The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), will on Monday, present the new coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Sékou Chelle at the media conference of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, by 11 am.
Sporting Tribune recalls that Chelle’s appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by the NFF Executive Committee, following a recommendation by its Technical and Development Committee.
NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, said that the Franco-Malian embodies the fresh energy, new thinking and positive attitude that the Federation want the Super Eagles to use in their approach to confront their remaining six matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
He said, “We appreciate the fact that Nigerians are very passionate about the game of football and that is the reason for the different tones of reactions following the appointment of Coach Chelle.
“However, the NFF hereby appeal to Nigerians to come together and support him, as we believe he has the qualities to achieve success with the Super Eagles. The NFF will give him all the support that he needs to succeed in the job.”
Sporting Tribune reports that the football ruling body at the unveiling will also disclose the names of Chelle’s assistants and the technical crew to lead the Super Eagles B at next month’s African Nations Championship in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda before shifting to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign starting with the matches against Rwanda (away) and Zimbabwe (home) in March.
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