African Cup of Nations

Nigeria hires ex-Mali coach Éric Chelle amid World Cup qualifying struggles

Nigeria has made Éric Chelle the latest in a series of coaches for its men’s national team as it risks missing out on the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN · 1d

Nigeria make historic hire of Sékou Chelle to lead WC qualifying charge

In a historic move, Nigeria have named former Mali coach Éric Sékou Chelle as the new manager of the men's senior national team.

The New York Times · 1d

Nigeria appoint Eric Chelle as new head coach, their third in less than a year

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.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Soccer-Nigeria appoint ex-Mali boss Chelle as new national team coach

Nigeria have named Eric Chelle as their new head coach and tasked him with reviving the West African nation’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The 47-year-old's most recent international job was in charge of Mali for two years and he took them to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations,

Barron's · 1d

Nigeria Turn To Chelle To Revive 2026 World Cup Hopes

Nigeria appointed former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the country's new coach on Tuesday with the Super Eagles struggling in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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Algerian club responds to NFF's appointment of Chelle as Super Eagles coach

Algerian club, Mouloudia Club d'Oran, has released a statement following the Nigeria Football Federation's announcement of ...

MyJoyOnline1h

Black Queens: No more Nora Hauptle’s Mission Volta but what next ahead of WAFCON?

The senior women's national team was in dire need of saving having failed to qualify for the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of ...

Sporting News22h

Who is Eric Chelle? Career of new Nigeria head coach as Super Eagles appointment prompts concern

Eric Chelle was appointed Nigeria head coach in January 2025, but the decision was not met with widespread positivity by ...

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Kenyans Troll Tanzania As Harambee Stars Win Mapinduzi Cup Clash: “Jirani Hata Talanta Hana”

Harambee Stars defeated Tanzania in their second game in the Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar. Kenyans online mercilessly roasted ...

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2026 W’Cup: Can Chelle save Eagles blushes?

Though the Eagles qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in style they risked missing out on the 2026 World Cup as they ...

Legit on MSN6h

Malian Journalist Exposes 2 Traits of Eric Chelle That Could Affect Him As Super Eagles Coach

Eric Chelle has been warned about his traits as he prepares to lead the Super Eagles after he was appointed by the NFF ahead ...

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What to look out for in African sport in 2025

Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's ...

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Top Official of the Black Stars to Lose His Job, Details of His Reported Sack Emerge

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is reportedly on the brink of sacking a top official of the Black Stars, months after ...

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