Tag: Éric Chelle

Osimhen Hits Brace As Nigeria Defeat Rwanda 2-0

Ganiyu Amodu

A brace by Victor Osimhen on Friday lifted Nigeria above Rwanda in a World Cup Qualifier on Friday in Kigali. Osimhen, who has so far scored 26 goals for his club, Galatasaray in the 2024/2025 season, scored the two goals in the first half. He scored the first in the 11th minute and the second in the third minute of the added time of the first half. ‘Mama Mammy’ Maria Ochefu, First Military Barrack Market Founder, Is Dead Lagos Central Mosque Tussle Worsens, Chief Imam Drags Baba Adinni To Court…

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Chelle Banks On Okocha, Kanu, Others To Motivate Eagles Ahead Of Crucial Games

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle said he is banking on legends like Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, and others to help motivate his players in their 2026 World Cup Group C qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Super Eagles need to win both games to bounce back to the reckoning in the six-team group where they are placed fifth with just three points from four matches. Chelle has been meeting up with the players in Europe priming them for the battles ahead. According to mainlandmetro.co.ng, Chelle is optimistic of…

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10 Facts About Éric Chelle, Super Eagles’ New Coach

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee has approved the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. Platforms Africa reports that the decision followed the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee during its meeting held in Abuja on January 2, 2025. The appointment was formally endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee on January 7, 2025. The Super Eagles’ head coach position became vacant following Finidi George’s resignation after disappointing results in the 2026 FIFA World…

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Éric Chelle Named Super Eagles Head Coach

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee has approved the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. The decision followed the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee during its meeting held in Abuja on January 2, 2025. The appointment was formally endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee on January 7, 2025. Chelle, 47, is a former head coach of Mali’s senior national team and brings a wealth of experience, having managed clubs such as GS…

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