NFF Appoints Éric Chelle As Super Eagles Head Coach

Former Lens defender, Éric Sékou Chelle, has been unveiled as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, marking the start of a fresh era for Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team.

This announcement comes after the NFF gave its final stamp of approval to the recommendation made by its Technical and Development Sub-Committee.

At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee recommended the appointment of Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles.

This recommendation was on Tuesday, 7th January endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee.

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Chelle, who previously coached Mali and boasts a wealth of managerial experience in both club and international football, will now lead the Super Eagles in their quest for a 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket.

The 47-year-old, who also enjoyed a distinguished playing career in French football, now faces the immediate challenge of preparing the Super Eagles for their crucial March fixtures.

With Nigeria sitting at a pivotal point in the World Cup qualifiers, Chelle has a big fish to fry to secure a World Cup ticket for Nigeria as they face table toppers, Rwanda, as well as Southern African side, Zimbabwe.