Nigeria have appointed Eric Chelle as their new men’s head coach. The 47-year-old former Mali international replaces Augustine Eguaoven who had been in interim charge of the side after the departure of Finidi George in June.

Algerian club, Mouloudia Club d'Oran, has released a statement following the Nigeria Football Federation's announcement of Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach.

The NFF also announced German Bruno Labbadia as coach in September but he rejected the job. Labbadia said it was because he hadn't been able to visit Nigeria before his appointment was made public. The NFF said there was a disagreement over tax.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set for his first European working visit where he would hold critical meetings with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and others.

Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.