Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Chelle

Nigeria hires ex-Mali coach Éric Chelle amid World Cup qualifying struggles
Nigeria has made Éric Chelle the latest in a series of coaches for its men’s national team as it risks missing out on the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria appoint Eric Chelle as new head coach, their third in less than a year
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.
Protest in Nigeria Over Appointment of Mali’s Eric Chelle As Super Eagles Coach
Eric Chelle's appointment as the head coach of the Super Eagles has been branded as an aberration by members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Chelle as new coach
Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria appoint ex-Mali boss Chelle as new national team coach
Nigeria have named Eric Chelle as their new head coach and tasked him with reviving the West African nation’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Eric Chelle: Why the NFF Chose Former Mali Coach As Super Eagles Manager
The reasons why the Nigeria Football Federation settled to appoint Malian tactician, Eric Chelle, as coach of the Super Eagles team have recently surfaced.
Who is Eric Chelle? Career of new Nigeria head coach as Super Eagles appointment prompts concern
Eric Chelle was appointed Nigeria head coach in January 2025, but the decision was not met with widespread positivity by Super Eagles fans.
Nigeria Hires Former Mali Coach Eric Chelle as New Super Eagles Coach
Nigeria has appointed Eric Chelle as head coach, entrusting him with reviving the Super Eagles' faltering bid for the 2026 World Cup. Chelle, 47, was most recently the head coach of Mali’s national football team,
Adepoju Urges Super Eagles’ Players To Back Eric Chelle
Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has urged the Super Eagles players to give their support to the newly appointed coach, Eric Chelle.
Nigeria appoints Eric Chelle as new Super Eagles coach
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The former Mali gaffer takes over from Augustine Eguavoen, who has led the team on an interim basis since the departure of Finidi George.
Ex-Super Eagles defender criticises NFF for hiring Eric Chelle as coach
Former defender of the Super Eagles, Isaac Okoronkwo, has slammed the NFF for the decision to appoint Malian tactician, Eric Chelle, as manager of the Nigerian team.
Nigeria make historic hire of Sékou Chelle to lead WC qualifying charge
In a historic move, Nigeria have named former Mali coach Éric Sékou Chelle as the new manager of the men's senior national ...
Nigeria Turn To Chelle To Revive 2026 World Cup Hopes
Nigeria appointed former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the country's new coach on Tuesday with the Super Eagles struggling in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.