The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles.
The decision was made following a meeting in Abuja on Thursday, January 2, 2025, where the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee recommended Chelle for the role. The recommendation was subsequently endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, as confirmed on the federation’s website.
Chelle’s appointment takes effect immediately, and he is tasked with leading the Super Eagles in their quest to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The next crucial round of qualifiers (Matchdays 5 & 6) is set to take place in March.
Chelle, who earned five caps for the Mali national team, has an extensive coaching background, having managed clubs such as GS Consolat, FC Martigues, Boulogne, and MC Oran. He was appointed as Mali’s Head Coach in 2022 but was dismissed in June 2024.
