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.

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

Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to arrive in Nigeria with three of his long-term assistants as he begins a new chapter in his coaching career.

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,

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

A Nigeria FA chief has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to appoint Malian tactician, Eric Chelle, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.

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.

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.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of The post NFF Confirms Éric Sékou Chelle as Super Eagles Head Coach first appeared on Africa Top Sports.