Éric Chelle
Éric Sékou Chelle is a football manager and former player who played for the Malian national team, and currently serves as head coach of the Nigeria national football team and mainly played as a centre-back. Born in Ivory Coast to a French father and a Malian mother, he made five appearances for the Mali national team. Wikipedia
| Complete name | Éric Chelle |
| Team | |
| Nationality |  Mali |
| Birth date | 11.11.1977 (age 48) |
| Country of birth |  Ivory Coast |
| City of birth | Abidjan |
| Height/weight | 175 cm / 75 kg |
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| Team | First | Last | Matches | W | D | L | %W | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.11.2023 | 30.05.2026 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 57 | 48 | |
| 11.10.2024 | 11.01.2025 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 46 | 20 | |
| 08.09.2023 | 06.06.2024 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 11 | |
| 06.08.2021 | 10.12.2021 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | |
| 10.08.2019 | 14.10.2020 | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 47 | |
| 28.04.2018 | 28.04.2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 3 | |
| 21.04.2017 | 19.08.2017 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 10 |
Christian Akpan"s First Super Eagles Call‑Up: A Glimpse of Nigeria"s Future Defensive Talent
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Christian Akpan"s maiden Super Eagles call‑up offers Eric Chelle a chance to assess a versatile young defender. With rising competition in the squad, the 21‑year‑old Genk talent could be one of Nigeria"s emerging long‑term options.
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Super Eagles Arrive in Portugal Ahead of Next Week"s Friendly Against Portugal
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The Super Eagles arrived in Portugal on Thursday evening ahead of next week"s friendly in Leiria. Nigeria face Portugal on Wednesday at 8:45 PM Nigerian time, with the match offering another key test for Eric Chelle"s team.
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Eric Chelle"s Record as Nigeria Super Eagles Manager From January 7, 2025 to June 4, 2026
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Eric Chelle has overseen 27 matches since taking charge of the Super Eagles in January 2025, recording 17 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats, with Nigeria scoring 62 goals and conceding 38 under his leadership
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Eric Chelle"s Super Eagles Transformation: Why Nigeria Must Secure His Future
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Eric Chelle has transformed the Super Eagles with clear identity, improved structure and a 12‑match unbeaten run. His philosophy is reshaping Nigeria"s football, and securing his long‑term future is now crucial for sustained progress.
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Eric Chelle Hands First Super Eagles Call‑Up to Abdullahi Bewene Ibrahim Ahead of June Friendlies
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Eric Chelle has handed Banik Ostrava right‑back Abdullahi Bewene Ibrahim his first Super Eagles call‑up. The 21‑year‑old has joined camp in Warsaw as Nigeria prepare for friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
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Is Victor Osimhen Premier League-bound? Transfer admission from Nigeria coach sparks lively debate regarding Galatasaray striker"s next move
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Getty Images SportJun 01, 2026 09:31+03:00Victor Osimhen is once again at the centre of a global transfer scramble following a major admission from the Nigerian national team camp
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Osimhen Clarifies Chelle"s Comments After Confusion Over His Absence From Nigeria"s Friendlies
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Victor Osimhen has clarified Eric Chelle"s comments about his absence from Nigeria"s friendlies, saying the coach"s words were taken out of context. He reaffirmed his respect for Chelle and urged fans to ignore the speculation.
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