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.

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

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,

Nearly 12 months after Jose Peseiro left his role as the manager of the Nigerian male senior football team, a new coach has finally been appointed to replace him in a full-time role after Finidi George resigned and Austin Eguaveon’s interim tenure came to an end.

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,

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The former Mali gaffer takes over from Augustine Eguavoen, who has led the team on an interim basis since the departure of Finidi George.