The Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) has appointed Eric Chelle as the brand new head coach of the Tremendous Eagles, eSporty experiences on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
The NFF made the announcement in an announcement on Tuesday. Chelle, 47, was really useful for the position by the NFF’s technical and growth sub-committee on January 2. The federation’s government committee accepted the advice simply hours earlier than the official announcement.
Chelle beforehand managed the Mali nationwide workforce throughout the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, the place he led them to the quarter-finals earlier than being knocked out by the hosts in further time.
He has additionally coached a number of golf equipment, together with GS Consolat, FC Martigues, Boulogne, and MC Oran.
As a participant, Chelle earned 5 caps for the Malian senior nationwide workforce and had stints with golf equipment like Martigues, Valenciennes, Lens, Istres, and Chamois Niortais in France.
Chelle’s appointment is efficient instantly, and he’ll now give attention to main the Tremendous Eagles to safe qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
