Éric Sékou Chelle (born 11 November 1977) is a professional football manager, head coach of the Nigeria national football team and a former player who played as a centre-back.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that Eric Chelle will be the new head coach of the national team.

Jan 8, 2025 · ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — 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 …

Jan 8, 2025 · Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Here are ten key facts to know about the man tasked with leading the 2013 AFCON champions. 1. Birth and Nationality: Chelle was born on November 11, 1977, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He holds Malian citizenship. 2. Playing Career: Chelle was a central defender who …

Jan 8, 2025 · Eric Chelle was appointed Nigeria head coach in January 2025, but the decision was not met with widespread positivity by Super Eagles fans.

Jan 7, 2025 · The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF has appointed Éric Chelle a former Coach of the senior men national team of Mali as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles.

Jan 8, 2025 · Nigeria have named Éric Chelle as their new head coach and tasked him with reviving the West African nation’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

Jan 7, 2025 · NFF say Chelle mandate na to carry di Super Eagles of Nigeria go di 2026 World Cup.

Éric Sékou Chelle, né le 11 novembre 1977 à Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), est un footballeur international malien jouant au poste de défenseur, reconverti par la suite entraîneur de football. Il est l'actuel sélectionneur de l' équipe nationale de football du Nigeria.