By Victor Kanayo
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee on Tuesday night approved the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles.
The decision, according to NFF Communications department in a statement, followed the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee during its meeting held in Abuja on January 2, 2025.
The appointment was formally endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee on January 7, 2025.
Chelle, 47, is a former head coach of Mali’s senior national team.
During his playing career in France, he represented Martigues, Valenciennes, Lens, Istres, and Chamois Niortais.
Born in Côte d’Ivoire to a French father and a Malian mother, Chelle was eligible to represent Côte d’Ivoire, France, and Mali.
He opted for Mali, earning five caps before retiring.
