The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This decision was made following a meeting held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Abuja, where the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee recommended Chelle for the role. The committee’s recommendation was based on Chelle’s proven track record as the former coach of Mali’s senior national football team, where he demonstrated strong leadership and tactical expertise. On Tuesday, January 7, the NFF Executive Committee confirmed and endorsed the recommendation, officially appointing Chelle as the Super Eagles’ new head coach.

Chelle’s appointment takes effect immediately, and he is tasked with steering the team through the next phase of their qualification journey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are set to play crucial matches during Matchdays 5 and 6 in March 2025, and the NFF expects Chelle to guide the team to secure the necessary points to earn a spot in the World Cup finals. His experience and leadership will be vital as the Super Eagles aim to return to global football’s biggest stage.