National Teams
Éric Chelle promises goal-scoring revolution with Super Eagles
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
The newly appointed head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team, Éric Sékou Chelle, has promised an attacking style of football with the aim of scoring goals as he officially takes charge of the team.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday unveiled the new Head Coach with the President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, reiterating his call for Nigerians to come together and support the gaffer while promising that the football-ruling body will give Chelle all the support to succeed in his assignment.
Chelle, who won five caps for the Aiglons of Mali in a playing career that also saw him playing for FC Martigues, Valenciennes, Lens, Istres, and Chamois Niortais, said he is excited to land the job of coaching one of Africa’s biggest football names.
“I want to thank my agent, the NFF, the NSC, and indeed all Nigerians for this big opportunity,” Chelle stated during his unveiling.
“Coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria is an amazing job; I do not take this appointment for granted. I am elated and will do my utmost best.
“Football is about scoring goals, so I favour an attacking style. I know the expectations of Nigerians, and I will settle down and work diligently with assistants towards the goal of qualifying the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”
Chelle is expected to be assisted by Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu.
His major preoccupation is to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
