Personal milestone: Eric Chelle expands family with second marriage

, the head coach of the Nigeria national football team, has reportedly married a second wife in a private ceremony held in Mali, marking a new chapter in the coach’s personal life.

The development was first reported by local outlets in Mali and later highlighted by SCORENigeria, indicating that the 48-year-old tactician recently formalised the union during a discreet event.

According to the reports, Chelle’s new spouse is a Malian national believed to be in her 30s.

She is said to be currently hosting the coach in Bamako, the capital city of Mali.

Chelle, who was born in Abidjan, has long-standing ties to Mali through his family background.

His mother is of Malian heritage, and the coach has maintained a close connection with the country over the years.

The reported marriage adds another dimension to the personal life of the former professional footballer, who has been married to his first wife, a French national, for more than two decades.

Sources close to the coach suggest the new union aligns with local cultural and traditional practices within the region.

The marriage is understood to have been conducted privately without public announcement or ceremony involving the media.

Chelle and his first wife have been married for 25 years and share two children together.

The couple are parents to twins — a boy and a girl.

While the coach has largely kept his private life away from the public spotlight, the latest development has drawn attention due to his prominent role in African football.

Chelle currently leads the Super Eagles, one of the continent’s most followed national teams.

Despite the attention that often surrounds figures in such high-profile positions, he has generally maintained a low-profile approach when it comes to personal matters.

Reports indicate that the recent ceremony in Bamako represents a significant moment in his personal life, reinforcing his enduring connection with Mali while expanding his family.