Eric Chelle, the newly appointed head coach of Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles, is about to reach within the nation for his official unveiling within the coming days, Soccernet.ng experiences.

The Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) confirmed Chelle’s appointment on Tuesday, taking a major step within the nationwide group’s preparations for upcoming competitions.

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Chelle, who beforehand coached Mali, replaces Augustine Eguavoen, who served as caretaker coach for the ultimate 4 months of 2024.

Throughout his tenure, Eguavoen efficiently led the Tremendous Eagles to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Now, the accountability of steering Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico falls to Chelle.

The 47-year-old French-Malian coach has a modest however promising monitor report.

Final yr, he guided Mali to the quarterfinals of AFCON and has managed a number of lower-league French golf equipment.

Till his latest appointment, Chelle was head coach of MC Oran, a top-flight Algerian membership. Nevertheless, he parted methods with the membership by mutual consent this week to concentrate on his new position with Nigeria.

Whereas the NFF has not disclosed the specifics of his contract, experiences recommend Chelle will signal a two-year deal masking the remaining 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

His agent has reportedly arrived in Nigeria to finalise the phrases of the settlement.

Chelle is at the moment in Algeria, wrapping up his commitments with MC Oran.

He’s anticipated to journey to Paris, France, immediately, Wednesday, January 8, earlier than heading to Nigeria for his unveiling.

Talking on his itinerary, journalist Ojora Babatunde stated,

“Eric Chelle will go away Oran, Algeria tomorrow for Paris, France earlier than departing for Nigeria for the official unveiling of his appointment by the Nigeria Soccer Federation.”

The coach is anticipated to reach in Nigeria on Sunday, accompanied by three assistants who’ve been a part of his group throughout his time with Mali and MC Oran.

Nigeria’s subsequent World Cup qualifiers are scheduled for March, with essential fixtures in opposition to Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The NFF might be hoping Chelle’s appointment injects recent momentum into the group’s preparations as they purpose for achievement on the worldwide stage.