Eric Chelle
Eric Chelle is a Franco-Malian football coach currently at the helm of Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles. Under his guidance, the team aims to reclaim its status as a continental powerhouse in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where they are looking to secure their fourth title. Chelle's coaching experience and strategic approach are vital as the Super Eagles prepare for their group matches in Morocco.
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Eric Chelle is the head coach of the Nigeria national team who commented on Victor Osimhen's situation.
Victor Osimhen'den açıklama: 'Chelle'nin sözleri abartıldı'
Turkey· 2026-05-31
Eric Chelle explained the reasons for Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen not being included in the squad.
Nijerya Milli Takım Teknik Direktörü Chelle'den şaşırtan Osimhen açıklaması! 'Transfer ihtimalinden dolayı kadroya almadık'Turkey· 2026-05-31
Eric Chelle has praised his players’ unity, resilience, and determination following Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the AFCON 2025.
Chelle Pledges Nigeria Squad Continuity After AFCON Bronze
Nigeria· 2026-01-17Éric Chelle was the coach of Nigeria during their semifinal exit.
AFCON final highlights the rise of the African coach – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-17
Éric Chelle is the coach of the Nigerian national football team.
CAN Maroc 2025 : le Nigeria braque son viseur sur l'Égypte
Morocco· 2026-01-16
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has revealed that his team prepared extensively for penalties.
Coach Chelle explains Nigeria's AFCON defeat to MoroccoNigeria· 2026-01-16
Eric Chelle has expressed his desire to remain as the head coach of the Nigeria men’s senior national team.
Eric Chelle Wants to Remain as Super Eagles CoachNigeria· 2026-01-16The team has won all five of its matches so far in the tournament and has scored 14 goals en route to the last four under head coach Éric Chelle.
FG rallies Super Eagles for AFCON 2025 semi-final clashNigeria· 2026-01-14
Eric Chelle is the manager who replaced Victor Osimhen during the match after his confrontation with Ademola Lookman.
Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen closes in on scoring record
United Kingdom· 2026-01-14
Nigeria star Alex Iwobi on Tuesday hailed coach Eric Chelle for creating a team spirit which has taken the Super Eagles to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Iwobi hails Nigerian 'unity' with Super Eagles set for Morocco AFCON semi
Kenya· 2026-01-13
Éric Chelle is the coach of the Nigerian national team, known for his effective offensive strategy.
CAN 2025 : le Nigeria, l’ogre continental que les Lions de l’Atlas veulent faire tomberMorocco· 2026-01-12
Eric Chelle was notably absent as FIFA released the official list of voters for the 2025 Best FIFA Football Awards.
Chelle Missing From FIFA's 2025 Awards Voters ListNigeria· 2025-12-18
Under new coach Eric Chelle, Nigeria’s attack is described as explosive.
Supercomputer Ranks Nigeria 5th Among AFCON 2025 FavouritesNigeria· 2025-12-18
Eric Chelle is the coach of the Super Eagles, leading the team in their pursuit of a fourth continental title.
Nigeria's 28-man AFCON squad profiled for Morocco 2025Nigeria· 2025-12-18
Eric Chelle blamed a voodoo act by a member of Congo's coaching staff for Nigeria's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
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Sweden· 2025-11-23
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle blamed 'voodoo' after his squad's hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup ended in a penalty shoot-out loss.
Nigeria coach blames ‘voodoo’ after hopes crushed
Taiwan· 2025-11-19
Eric Chelle is the coach of the Nigerian national team.
Mpasi-Nzau sostiene el sueño de la RD del Congo y hunde a Nigeria
Panama· 2025-11-17
Eric Chelle has vowed to guide Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Coach vows Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 World CupNigeria· 2025-10-26
Eric Chelle praised Victor Osimhen as the world's best forward after leading Nigeria to four victories in six matches.
Nijerya'nın kahramanı Victor Osimhen! Övgü yağdırdılar: Dünyanın en iyi forvetiTurkey· 2025-10-16
Eric Chelle is the head coach of the Nigerian national team who was warned about substituting Victor Osimhen.
Galatasaraylı Osimhen için ‘oynat’ emri! Yönetici konuştuTurkey· 2025-10-13Siasia has advised Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle to maximise Ademola Lookman’s set-piece ability and Tolu Arokodare’s physical presence.
Siasia Urges Chelle to Unleash Lookman, ArokodNigeria· 2025-09-09
He described coach Eric Chelle as a good coach, saying that his team was good but the Super Eagles were lucky.
Rwanda Coach Laments World Cup Qualifiers Loss to NigeriaNigeria· 2025-09-07
Arokodare will be trusted by coach Eric Chelle to lead the line for Nigeria on Tuesday.
Osimhen Out of World Cup Qualifier vs South AfricaNigeria· 2025-09-07
Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled his 23-man squad for next month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria's World Cup Qualifier Squad: Nwabali In, Boniface OuNigeria· 2025-08-30
Under coach Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles were contenders for the title.
Giants who have fallen by the wayside as Chan enters last fourKenya· 2025-08-25
Eric Chelle recalled Maduka Okoye to the national team after six months out for the Unity Cup.
Okoye Appointed Enugu State AmbassadorNigeria· 2025-06-25
Éric Chelle was appointed in January 2025 by the Nigeria Football Federation to take over from interim coach Augustine Eguavoen.
Oliseh Frowns at Foreign Super Eagles CoachesNigeria· 2025-06-16
Eric Chelle is the new head coach of the Super Eagles who has overlooked Paul Onuachu for the squad in recent international windows.
Rennes Eye Key Summer SigningNigeria· 2025-06-10
Eric Chelle is the head coach of the Super Eagles and discussed the team's performance after a match against Russia.
Chelle Seeks Balance (60 characters)Nigeria· 2025-06-07
Chelle has managed two wins and two draws in four matches.
Nwosu, Udeze Back Super Eagles to Soar Against RussiaNigeria· 2025-06-06
