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 |
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| Birth date | 11.11.1977 (age 48) |
| Country of birth |  Ivory Coast |
| City of birth | Abidjan |
| Position | defender |
| Foot | right |
| Height/weight | 175 cm / 75 kg |
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Ligue 2 09.05.2014 |
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Ligue 2 06.05.2014 |
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Ligue 2 02.05.2014 |
1:0 | 1'-90' | |||||||
Ligue 2 25.04.2014 |
4:2 | 1'-90' | |||||||
Ligue 2 18.04.2014 |
1:2 | 83' | 1'-89' | ||||||
Ligue 2 12.04.2014 |
0:2 | 1'-90' | |||||||
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Ligue 2 2013/2014 |
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Coupe De France 2013/2014 |
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Coupe De La Ligue 2013/2014 |
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Ligue 2 2012/2013 |
25 | 1 | 0 | 2142 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Eric Chelle Hails Portugal as Serious 2026 World Cup Contenders Ahead of Super Eagles Clash
dailysports.net5 days
Éric Chelle has praised the quality of Portugal, insisting they have what it takes to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy
dailysports.net
Christian Akpan"s First Super Eagles Call‑Up: A Glimpse of Nigeria"s Future Defensive Talent
SoftFootball1 weeks
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.
SoftFootball
Is Victor Osimhen Premier League-bound? Transfer admission from Nigeria coach sparks lively debate regarding Galatasaray striker"s next move
goal.com2 weeks
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
goal.com
Osimhen Clarifies Chelle"s Comments After Confusion Over His Absence From Nigeria"s Friendlies
SoftFootball2 weeks
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.
SoftFootball
