Eric Chelle
By Victory Oghene
Malian Eric Chelle has emerged as the Super Eagles head coach. This is according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
The NFF said it has appointed Eric Chelle as the head coach of the Super Eagles.
The NFF announced the appointment of the Malian tactician in a statement on Tuesday.
The 47-year-old was recommended for the job by the NFF technical and development sub-committee on January 2. The federation’s executive committee endorsed the recommendation a few hours before the announcement.
He is the first-ever non-Nigerian African to be named the head coach of the Eagles.
Chelle was Mali’s head coach at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. He led the team to the quarter-final, where the country lost to the hosts in extra time.
