In a historic move, Nigeria have named former Mali coach Éric Sékou Chelle as the new manager of the men's senior national team, the Super Eagles announced on Monday. Sékou Chelle, from Mali, will make history as the first non-Nigerian African to coach the Super Eagles.

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.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Éric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. This was announced in a statement shared by the football body via its official X page on Tuesday.

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. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.

A former Super Eagles star has slammed the Nigerian Football Federation for hiring Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team.