Eric Chelle wants to continue as Super Eagles coach
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has reiterated his commitment to remain as head coach of Nigeria’s men’s national team. Despite rumours linking him to other African countries, Chelle says he is focused on his current role. He remains optimistic about his future with the team, even as uncertainty surrounds his contract. Chelle is set to lead the team in their final match of the tournament.
Match highlights
- Eric Chelle expressed his desire to stay as Super Eagles coach, regardless of how the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign ends.
- Nigeria will play Egypt in Casablanca on Saturday for the third-place match after losing to Morocco on penalties in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
- Chelle was appointed in January 2025 by the NFF on a two-year contract and began his reign in March 2025.
- Since March 2025, he has managed 17 official games, winning 12 and drawing five, with two penalty shoot-out defeats.
- During the 2026 World Cup Africa play-off in November 2025, Nigeria lost on penalties to DR Congo, and two months later, they fell to Morocco in the AFCON semi-final.
