After two years at the head of Mali, Franco-Malian coach Éric Chelle will coach a new African selection: Nigeria. He will have to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2026 World Cup while they are poorly engaged in the qualifiers after four matches.
Nigeria has its providential man. While the Super Eagles are on the edge of the precipice in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the Nigerian federation announced, Tuesday January 7, the appointment of Éric Chelle, former coach of Mali (2022-2024).
“The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of the Nigeria Senior Men’s National Football Team, the Super Eagles “, indicates the Nigerian federation on its official website. “His appointment is effective immediately.” Exit the MC Oran club in Algeria where the Franco-Malian bounced.
If his commando mission goes well, the former defender of Lens and Valenciennes could lead Nigeria in Morocco in December 2025 for the African Cup.
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