Malians are celebrating Eric Chelle's appointment as Super Eagles coach more than Nigerians as AJ Auxerre forward Lassine Sinayoko has shared what to expect.

Belgian manager Tom Saintfiet, who replaced Eric Chelle as Mali's head coach has admitted that it is a must for the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Mali's coach Eric Chelle looks on prior the African Cup of Nations quarter final soccer match between Mali and Ivory Coast, at the Peace of Bouake stadium in Bouake, Ivory Coast, on Feb. 3, 2024.

Nigeria have named Eric Chelle as their new head coach and tasked him with reviving the West African nation’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

BAMAKO, June 13 (Reuters) - Mali have fired head coach Eric Chelle, the West African nation's soccer federation said on Thursday. In a statement, reported on national television, it gave no reason ...

Mali have fired head coach Eric Chelle, the West African nation’s soccer federation said on Thursday. In a statement, reported on national television, it gave no reason for the decision but the ...

What to know about Eric Chelle, new Super Eagles gaffer 1. Eric Chelle led Mali to quarter-final finish at AFCON 2023. Eric Chelle was Mali’s head coach during the African Cup of Nations (AFCON ...

Nigeria have appointed Eric Chelle as their new men’s head coach. The 47-year-old former Mali international replaces Augustine Eguaoven who had been in interim charge of the side after the ...

Mali coach Eric Chelle expressed his appreciation for South Africa's local-based players, refusing to underestimate them, ahead of Tuesday’s game between both teams in the African Cup of Nations ...

Nigeria has hired Éric Chelle to coach its men's national team, marking the latest appointment in a series of coaches as it risks missing out on the 2026 World Cup. The Nigeria Football ...

BAMAKO : Mali have fired head coach Eric Chelle, the West African nation's soccer federation said on Thursday.In a statement, reported on national television, it gave no reason for the decision ...

He has international experience after coaching Mali from 2022 through last year. The 47-year-old Chelle takes over a team which has just three points from its first four World Cup qualifying games.