Former Mali national team coach, Eric Chelle, has identified a major distinction between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mali national team during his coaching career. Speaking in a recent interview, Chelle noted that the Nigerian team’s mental toughness and resilience set them apart from their Malian counterparts. Chelle praised the Super Eagles for
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles. In an official statement released on Saturday via X (formerly Twitter), the NFF emphasized that Chelle does not have an account on the platform and urged the public to disregard
Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to lead Nigeria into a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Friday at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The match marks Chelle’s debut as the team’s manager, and he is determined to secure his first victory to revive Nigeria’s faltering qualifying campaign.
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has urged newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle to avoid experimenting with unfamiliar formations as Nigeria prepares for a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on [*insert date*]. The three-time African champions, currently lagging in their qualification group, face mounting pressure to secure victory and revive their
Internationally acclaimed Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has thrown his weight behind the Super Eagles, applauding the team’s vigor under coach Eric Chelle during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign. The Grammy-winning artist, known for his passionate support of Nigerian sports, recently took to social media to express his admiration for the squad’s renewed spirit.
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Austin Eguavoen, and former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba have dismissed suggestions that head coach Eric Chelle was not fully in charge of selecting Nigeria’s squad for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Kiin Media reports. Chelle, appointed as the new
Nigeria’s Super Eagles 23-man’s Squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe has been confirmed, Kiin Media can report. Head Coach Eric Chelle unveiled the final list on Tuesday, via the Super Eagles’ social media channels, trimming it down from the provisional 39-man squad that sparked heated debate last week. Chelle has opted for a balanced selection,
The Malian tactician, who released an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week, has kept the Nigerian football community waiting as fans eagerly anticipate his selection for what will be his debut matches in charge of the three-time African champions. Chelle’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for Nigerian football, with the Super Eagles’
