Nigeria locks in Eric Chelle for Super Eagles rebuild
Chelle’s new deal ends months of speculation, giving Nigeria a clear tactical path through 2026 qualifiers.
Eric Chelle is staying put. Nigeria’s football federation has extended the Super Eagles boss’s contract, locking in the technical direction through the next competitive cycle and ending months of speculation about his future. The two-year extension was finalized this week, giving Chelle the mandate to shape the squad’s identity before the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers resume in November.
