Nigeria have appointed Eric Chelle as their new men’s head coach. The 47-year-old former Mali international replaces Augustine Eguaoven who had been in interim charge of the side after the departure of Finidi George in June.

A former Super Eagles star has slammed the Nigerian Football Federation for hiring Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team.

Eric Chelle was appointed Nigeria head coach in January 2025, but the decision was not met with widespread positivity by Super Eagles fans.

Nadin nasa ya fara aiki nan take kuma hakkinsa ne ya jagoranci tawagar Super Eagles zuwa samun tikitin zuwa gasar cin kofin duniya na 2026 da hukumar kwallon kafar duniya (FIFA) ke shiryawa

Eric Chelle has been appointed as the new Super Eagles coach, but there are some factors that could lead to the failure of the tactician in the plum position.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named former Lens defender Eric Sekou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.

Football federation says he has responsibility of guiding national team to secure spot in 2026 FIFA World Cup finals - Anadolu Ajansı

Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to become one of Africa's highest-paid coaches after agreeing a deal with the Nigeria Football Federation.

Nearly 12 months after Jose Peseiro left his role as the manager of the Nigerian male senior football team, a new coach has finally been appointed to replace him in a full-time role after Finidi George resigned and Austin Eguaveon’s interim tenure came to an end.

Chelle appointment na wit immediate effect and im main work na to carry di Super Eagles go di 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Newly-appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle will earn a monthly stipend of $50,000, it has been revealed. According to OwngoalNigeria, his assistants will get $5,000 each as their salary. Chelle will arrive Abuja this weekend to finalise the details of his contract.