The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.
The appointment was confirmed by the NFF in a statement released on Tuesday, January 7, following the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee during a meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Chelle, 47, is a former head coach of Mali’s senior national team and has previously managed clubs such as GS Consolat, FC Martigues, Boulogne, and MC Oran.
During his playing career in France, he represented clubs including Martigues, Valenciennes, Lens, Istres, and Chamois Niortais.
Born in Côte d’Ivoire to a French father and a Malian mother, Chelle was eligible to play for Côte d’Ivoire, France, and Mali. He chose Mali, earning five international caps before retiring.
As Mali’s head coach from 2022 to 2024, he guided the team to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
Under his leadership, the Aiglons achieved an impressive record of 14 wins, five draws, and three losses.
