Eric Chelle attracts interest after Super Eagles’ AFCON success
Eric Chelle, head coach of Nigeria, is drawing attention from several African football federations due to the Super Eagles’ strong performance at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Tunisia, Mali, and Guinea are all reportedly considering moves for the Frenchman. Chelle has guided Nigeria to the semi-finals with an unbeaten record, sparking praise and speculation about his future. His achievements have also led to comparisons with the late Stephen Keshi.
Match highlights
- Eric Chelle led Nigeria to the AFCON 2025 semi-finals, winning all five matches and scoring 14 goals while conceding just four.
- Tunisia is reportedly ready to offer Chelle a salary of around $100,000 per month after the tournament.
- In August, journalist Romain Molina reported that Guinea’s football federation approached Chelle after talks with Paulo Duarte stalled.
- Mali, Chelle’s former team, is said to regret letting him go after he took them to the 2023 AFCON quarter-finals.
- Nigerian fans have praised Chelle for turning things around after the disappointment of November 2025, when Nigeria lost the World Cup play-off final to DR Congo on penalties.
