By Abuja, Nigeria
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has rules out speculation that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle could be tempted by interest from other African national teams. The tactician who led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the just concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, has attracted attention from other national teams, despite falling short of delivering a fourth continental title.
Despite his performance, the NFF has insisted on retaining him as the head coach of the Super Eagles, drawing backing from both fans and players.
Speaking on Tuesday, President of NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, reiterated that Chelle remains under contract and fully committed to the Super Eagles.
“We still have a one-year contract with Eric, and whatever interest anyone shows in him will have to wait until his contract expires,” Gusau said.
“It’s not just about offering him more money. Even if they are willing to pay double, do they have the quality of players and the depth of talent Nigeria has for him to achieve the results he wants?” he added.
Recall that after the AFCON, reports emerged linking the Franco-Malian tactician with several national teams, including Tunisia, Guinea, Angola, and his former side Mali. Tunisian football authorities are believed to have made preliminary contact and are reportedly prepared to offer a salary in the region of $100,000 per month—significantly higher than his current earnings.
Gusau further stressed that Chelle enjoys working with Nigeria’s player pool and believes the coach sees long-term potential with the Super Eagles.
