NFF Reaffirms Support For Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle After AFCON Third-Place Finish
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has expressed full support for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, confirming that the Franco-Malian tactician will remain in charge following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Speaking after the tournament, Gusau highlighted the progress the national team has made under Chelle and reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to working with him as Nigeria looks to build on their recent performance.
“The team is approaching a level where it can operate almost on autopilot and will achieve significant success under the current technical crew,” Gusau said in a statement via the NFF.
He added, “The NFF is proud of the team’s showing and will continue to support, motivate, and encourage the players and technical staff. Mr Chelle has done exceptionally well in his one year with us, demonstrating remarkable capacity and leadership, and we remain committed to working with him.”
Nigeria secured third place after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the bronze medal match following a goalless draw in regulation time at Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca on Saturday.
The result marked Nigeria’s ninth third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations and their 17th podium finish in 21 appearances, with the only campaigns without a medal being in 1963, 1982, 2008, and 2021.
