National Teams
Éric Chelle pens two-year deal with Super Eagles
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has disclosed the duration of Éric Chelle’s contract with Nigeria’s senior men’s national team.
He revealed Chelle’s contractual obligations with the three-time African champions during a colorful unveiling ceremony inside the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium.
Gusau said he is enamored by the confidence and surefootedness that Chelle has shown in their interactions over the past few days and is banking on him imbibing the Super Eagles with the same go-go attitude to turn around their fortunes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series.
He disclosed that the tactician has signed a two-year contract, with the option of another year, if he qualifies the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.
Chelle has also come into the job with three assistants and will work with the crew on the ground to enhance the Super Eagles’ brand.
He will be with the Super Eagles B – which is preparing for the upcoming 8th African Nations Championship – only in a supervisory role.
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko was part of the dignitaries present at the unveiling ceremony.
Also present at the occasion were Mr. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant to the President of Grassroots Sports Development; Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, Chairman of the NFF Technical & Development Committee; Dr Mohammed Sanusi, NFF General Secretary; Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, NFF Deputy General Secretary; Coach Augustine Eguavoen, Technical Director; NFF Congressmen Barr. Paul Edeh and Hassan Wada; Dr. Ademola Olajire, Director of Media & Communications; Mr. Paulinus Anameje, Director of Finance & Admin; Barr. Okey Obi, Director of Legal Services; Ms Ruth David, Director of Competitions; Mr. Mathew Iyere, Auditor; Mr. Alizor Chuks, Head of Marketing; Mr. Rajan Zaka, DD Finance and Admin; Mr. Emmanuel Ayanbunmi, AD Protocol and; special advisers and special assistants of the NSC.
