The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially introduced Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.
The unveiling took place on Monday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, with sports enthusiasts and professionals attending the event to welcome the 47-year-old Franco-Malian coach.
Chelle’s appointment was confirmed last Tuesday by the NFF Executive Committee, following a recommendation from the Technical and Development Committee.
NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, expressed confidence in Chelle’s capabilities to elevate the Super Eagles.
“We understand the passion Nigerians have for football, which is why there have been varied reactions to Coach Chelle’s appointment,” Gusau said.
“However, we ask Nigerians to unite in support of him, as we believe he possesses the qualities needed for success with the Super Eagles.”
Gusau also reassured the public that the NFF would provide all necessary support to Chelle during his tenure.
“The NFF is committed to giving him all the resources and backing needed to succeed,” he added.
Chelle’s first challenge will be to lead the Super Eagles B team at the upcoming African Nations Championship in East Africa next month.
Following that, his attention will turn to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with important matches against Rwanda (away) and Zimbabwe (home) in March.
Chelle brings significant experience to the role, having previously managed Mali’s Aiglons to the brink of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.
He recently resigned from his post at Algerian club MC Oran, where he had been managing the team that reached the 1989 African Champions’ Cup final, to take on the Super Eagles job.
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