Nigeria, Eric Chelle and Mali

Nigeria hires ex-Mali coach Éric Chelle amid World Cup qualifying struggles
Nigeria has made Éric Chelle the latest in a series of coaches for its men’s national team as it risks missing out on the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria appoint Eric Chelle as new head coach, their third in less than a year
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 appoint former Mali boss Chelle as new coach
Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria appoint ex-Mali boss Chelle as new national team coach
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.
Eric Chelle: Why the NFF Chose Former Mali Coach As Super Eagles Manager
The reasons why the Nigeria Football Federation settled to appoint Malian tactician, Eric Chelle, as coach of the Super Eagles team have recently surfaced.
Who is Eric Chelle? Career of new Nigeria head coach as Super Eagles appointment prompts concern
Eric Chelle was appointed Nigeria head coach in January 2025, but the decision was not met with widespread positivity by Super Eagles fans.
Nigeria make historic hire of Sékou Chelle to lead WC qualifying charge
In a historic move, Nigeria have named former Mali coach Éric Sékou Chelle as the new manager of the men's senior national team.
Nigeria FA chief criticises Chelle's appointment as Super Eagles manager, calls him a 'kindergarten coach'
Chelle appointed Nigeria coach
Eric Chelle has been named as Nigeria's new coach. The 47-year-old will take charge of his first games in March. Super Eagles have had difficult start to World Cup qualifying camp
What will 'ambitious' Chelle bring to Nigeria job?
Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the ...
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Malian journalist exposes 2 traits of Eric Chelle that could affect him as Super Eagles coach
Eric Chelle has been warned about his traits as he prepares to lead the Super Eagles after he was appointed by the NFF ahead ...
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Eagles Job: Eguavoen Has Better CV Than Eric Chelle, Udeze Mocks NFF
Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze has mocked the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s decision to appoint Eric ...