Nigeria, Éric Chelle and Mali

Nigeria hires ex-Mali coach Éric Chelle amid World Cup qualifying struggles
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,
Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Chelle as new coach
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.
Nigeria Hires Former Mali Coach Eric Chelle as New Super Eagles Coach
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,
Nigeria appoint Eric Chelle as new head coach, their third in less than a year
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.
Nigeria appoint ex-Mali boss Chelle as new national team coach
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.The 47-year-old's most recent international job
Nigeria Turn To Chelle To Revive 2026 World Cup Hopes
Nigeria appointed former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the country's new coach on Tuesday with the Super Eagles struggling in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Chelle appointed Nigeria coach
Nigeria have appointed former Mali boss Eric Chelle as their new national team coach. The Super Eagles were most recently coached by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director Augustine Eguavoen, who led the team on an interim basis.
Eric Chelle Tasked with Reviving Nigeria's World Cup Dreams
Eric Chelle has been appointed as Nigeria's head coach to reignite their 2026 World Cup aspirations. With experience leading Mali, Chelle is set to guide the Super Eagles, who currently struggle in their qualifying group.
Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Chelle as their new manager
The men’s national team of Nigeria have appointed former Mali boss Eric Chelle as their new manager. Augustine Eguavoen had been in interim charge during the 2025 AFCON qualification campaign.
Nigeria make historic hire of Sékou Chelle to lead WC qualifying charge
In a historic move, Nigeria have named former Mali coach Eric Sékou Chelle as the new manager of the men's senior national team.
Super Eagles: 4 key reasons Eric Sekou Chelle would excel as Nigeria’s head coach
Eric Chelle has been appointed as the new Super Eagles coach and the tactician has been tasked to secure the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket for Nigeria.
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Ex-Mali boss Chelle appointed as Nigeria national team head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the senior national team the Super Eagles, tasking him with steering the team toward qualification for the 2026 FIF ...