Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle is set to take charge of both the Super Eagles and the country’s U-23 national team after reaching an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Multiple outlets report that the decision follows meetings in Abuja on Tuesday involving NFF leadership and officials from the National Sports Commission (NSC). According to Premium Times, discussions about Chelle’s future have been concluded, with the NFF expected to complete the formal documentation for the arrangement ahead of an anticipated contract signing. The Daily Post Nigeria also reports that Chelle, 48, agrees to combine the two coaching roles after consultations with top NFF officials and the NSC. The reports present the move as an official change that extends Chelle’s responsibilities beyond the senior team to include the U-23 side. Details such as the exact start date and contract terms are not provided in the available extracts, but both sources indicate the process is in an advanced stage, pending final paperwork.
Eric Chelle to coach Nigeria’s Super Eagles and U-23 team
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle is set to take charge of both the Super Eagles and the country’s U-23 national team after reaching an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Multiple outl...
- Eric Chelle is reported to be appointed as head coach of both Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the U-23 team.
- The arrangement follows meetings in Abuja involving NFF officials and the National Sports Commission (NSC).
- Sources say discussions on Chelle’s future are concluded and formal documentation is expected.
- The change is described as official and connected to an upcoming contract signing, according to Premium Times.
- The reports do not detail the contract terms or the exact effective date in the provided excerpts.
Speaking after Tuesday's meeting, Mr Dikko disclosed that discussions on the coach’s future had been concluded, with the NFF expected to complete the formal documentation. The post It’s Official: Chelle to combine Super Eagles, U-23 roles ahead of new contract signing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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