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Eric Sékou Chelle has been named the new head coach of Nigeria’s home-based national team, just one month before the start of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Franco-Malian tactician steps in to replace Daniel Ogunmodede, who led the Super Eagles B to qualification for the tournament. The Nigerian Football Federation confirmed Chelle’s appointment […]
The head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, is eyeing a win against Jamaica in the finals of the 2025 Unity Cup. The Super Eagles kicked off their campaign at the four-nation tournament on Wednesday, May 28. In the semi-final game against the Black Stars of Ghana, Nigeria secured a 2-1 win […]
The head coach of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has praised his players for their resilience and fighting spirit after securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ghana in the semi-finals of the 2025 Unity Cup. The match, held on Wednesday, May 28, at the Brentford Community Stadium, was a tightly contested affair. Nigeria’s Super Eagles proved to […]
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Sekou Chelle, has stressed that he is determined to provide opportunities for Nigerian Premier League players in the national team. According to him, this is very important. To show the way, Coach Eric Chelle has invited 10 players from the Nigerian Premier League to his Super Eagles […]
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Sekou Chelle, has revealed why he decided to give call-ups to 10 players from the Nigerian Premier League for the 2025 Unity Cup. The coach has handed several call-ups to local players to feature in the upcoming four-nation tournament and the friendly match against Russia. Speaking in […]
Nigeria’s preparations for the Unity Cup encounter against Ghana have been overshadowed by a tense exchange between head coach Eric Chelle and winger Samuel Chukwueze. The Malian tactician delivered a pointed message to the AC Milan forward upon his arrival at the Super Eagles’ training camp, a moment that has since drawn widespread attention on […]
Eric Chelle has unveiled two separate squads for Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures, notably omitting star forward Victor Osimhen while handing a surprise recall to veteran Ahmed Musa. The move comes as part of the Super Eagles’ strategic preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle, who took charge […]
Eric Chelle has firmly rejected speculation that his appointment as head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles was the result of personal connections rather than merit. The former Mali national team boss, who succeeded Augustine Eguavoen at the helm of the Nigerian side, clarified that his recruitment followed a formal and transparent process initiated by the […]
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle was spotted in the stands during AS Monaco’s recent Ligue 1 clash with Olympique de Marseille, monitoring emerging striker George Ilenikhena as part of his plan to inject new blood into the Super Eagles squad. With the 2026 World Cup qualifiers looming in September and October, Chelle has accelerated efforts […]
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has called for focus as his side takes on Zimbabwe in the Matchday six games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles will host Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Tuesday, March 25. After a poor start to their qualifiers, Chelle guided the 2023 AFCON runners-up to secure […]
