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NFF unveils Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach (Photos)

NFF unveils Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach (Photos)

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the newly appointed Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle.   The ceremony took place on Monday, January, 13, at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.   The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Chelle’s appointment last Tuesday, making him the 42nd substantive head coach of the Super Eagles.   The NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, …

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Appointing a kindergarten coach to manage world-class players is unfortunate – Gara Gombe slams NFF for appointing Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach

Appointing a kindergarten coach to manage world-class players is unfortunate - Gara Gombe slams NFF for appointing Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach

  Former chairman of Gombe FA, Gara Gombe, has branded the newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, as a ‘kindergarten coach,’  saying the Football Federation erred in appointing a lightweight coach to handle heavyweight players. Chelle was named Super Eagles coach on Tuesday night, January 7 after the decision was endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee following a recommendation …

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NFF appoints Mali’s Eric Chelle as Super Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Eric Chelle as the head coach of the Super Eagles.  The NFF announced the appointment of the Malian tactician in a statement on Tuesday, January 7.  The decision followed the recommendation of the NFFs Technical and Development Sub-Committee during its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, January 2, 2025.  Chelle, 47, is a former head coach …

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Super Eagles and other national teams will give Nigerians joy in 2025 ? NFF president Gusau makes new year pledge

Super Eagles and other national teams will give Nigerians joy in 2025 ? NFF president Gusau makes new year pledge

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has promised fans, administrators and Nigerians in general that the football governing body will adequately prepare the various National Teams to bring joy and glory to the nation in the coming year.   While reflecting on the outgoing year 2024 and projecting for the coming year 2025, Gusau, disclosed that …

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NFF publicly endorse Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie for 2024 CAF Awards

NFF publicly endorse Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie for 2024 CAF Awards

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has thrown its support behind footballers Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as both players vie for top honours at the CAF Player of the Year awards. Lookman is a strong contender in the men’s category, while Nnadozie is in the running for the women’s category. Lookman will compete in the men’s category against Ivory Coast’s …

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Flying Eagles reportedly beg NFF over unpaid bonuses and allowances

Flying Eagles reportedly beg NFF over unpaid bonuses and allowances

Flying Eagles players have reportedly cried out over unpaid bonuses and allowances due to them. The Eagles secured a place in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship following a 3-1 victory over the Niger Republic on Sunday night and will also compete at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations following the victory over the Young Mena but are …

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NFF pulls Super Eagles from AFCON qualifier after Libya Airport treatment

NFF pulls Super Eagles from AFCON qualifier after Libya Airport�treatment

The Nigeria Football Federation has pulled the Super Eagles of Nigeria squad out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This decision comes after a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon, October 13. It was gathered that the Nigerian delegation was …

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