Eric Chelle has been appointed as the new head coach of the Nigerian national football team.
The Malian Éric Sékou Chelle, who spent his playing career in France, previously managed the Mali national team.
The new coach will face his first major challenge in attempting to lead the Super Eagles to the FIFA World Cup. Nigeria boasts a strong squad with significant potential. With proper guidance, the team could achieve remarkable success.
However, Chelle’s biggest obstacle is the limited time to prepare the team. The players will begin their World Cup qualifying matches in March. Nigeria is set to face group leaders Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
The Super Eagles have struggled so far, earning only 3 points from 4 matches. Details regarding Chelle’s contract terms and backroom staff are expected to be announced in the coming days.