The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday unveiled the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Sékou Chelle, with the President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau reiterating his call for Nigerians to come together and support the gaffer, while promising that the football-ruling body will give Chelle all the support to succeed in his assignment, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
At a colorful ceremony inside the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Gusau said he is enamored by the confidence and surefootedness that Chelle has shown in their interactions over the past few days and is banking on him imbibing the Super Eagles with the same go-go attitude to turn around their fortunes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series.
“I see in the new Head Coach the right spirit and the right attitude, and I have faith that he will take the Super Eagles to the next level. He sees the job of leading the Super Eagles as his dream job, and that is a huge motivation in itself.
“Coach Chelle recognizes and appreciates what is ahead of him, and he says he loves the challenge. We will be there giving him the necessary support all the way.”
Gusau disclosed that the tactician has signed a two-year contract, with the option of another year, if he qualifies the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. Chelle has also come into the job with three assistants and will work with the crew on gthe round to enhance the Super Eagles’ brand.
He will be with the Super Eagles B – which is preparing for the upcoming 8th African Nations Championship – only in a supervisory role.
Credit: NFF