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.

Nigeria has hired Éric Chelle to coach its men's national team, marking the latest appointment in a series of coaches as it risks missing out on the 2026 World Cup. The Nigeria Football Federation said its executive committee had decided Tuesday to hire Chelle,

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

In a historic move, Nigeria have named former Mali coach Eric Sékou Chelle as the new manager of the men's senior national team.

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.

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.