This is not a meme - NFF reportedly hands Nigeria job to Eagles coach as Finidi George's replacement

Reactions as the NFF has reportedly found a replacement for Finidi George as Super Eagles coach with Malian Eric Chelle as the chosen one.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly appointed Malian coach Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles weeks after Finidi George left his position according to various reports.

Chelle, who is with the Malian national team, has been handed the reins of the Nigerian national side after the shock resignation of legendary player Finidi just two matches into his tenure.


NFF picks new Super Eagles boss
The 46-year-old Malian will now be tasked with steering the Super Eagles through their upcoming international fixtures in September, as they look to bounce back from a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign under former boss George.

Chelle's appointment has sparked a mixed reaction from Nigerian fans, with some supporters sceptical about handing the high-pressure job to the relatively unknown Mali coach.

Eric Chelle was left shocked following Mali's late defeat to Ivory Coast.
Eric Chelle was left shocked following Mali's late defeat to Ivory Coast.
'Sigh... This not a meme, this is the new super Eagles coach. Ladies and gent I present u Malian Éric Chelle,' one disgruntled fan wrote on social media.

Another fan questioned whether Chelle would be able to cope with the intense demands of the Super Eagles job, adding: 'Can he cope with the pressure of handling Super Eagles? This one wey den dey pour water for head during the Last Afcon.'


However, not everyone is against the decision, with one supporter questioning why the NFF had opted to sack the previous Portuguese coach, writing: 'I still never understand why we sack the Portuguese coach.'

Chelle, whose viral water-pouring reaction during the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year made him an internet sensation, will now be under immense pressure to turn Nigeria's fortunes around and steer them towards qualification for the 2026 World Cup.



The Malian has big shoes to fill after the departure of Finidi George, who resigned from his position just two games into his tenure following a disastrous start to the World Cup qualifying campaign.

Chelle will be hoping to quickly win over the sceptical Nigerian fans, with the nation's passionate supporters demanding a swift return to form for the Super Eagles under their new leadership.

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I give up...

Is this how Nigeria has degenerated to that, it's a "Malian" we want as a coach?


* 3 times African champion
* 1994 FIFA 5th best footballing nation
* First black nation and first African to win Olympics

Not as it his name is Pep Guadiola or Ancelloti




This NFF is a joke

What is the criteria to get a coach?
Ok at worsts didn't they see a name in the mold of Keshi around Africa


In Europe a coach is hired bases on
* The playing Philosophy

Brazil have Samba
Spain have Tiki taka
England have kick and follow
Nigeria use to play 4-4-2 with an impressive wing play


Even at club level a team employs a coach who can interpret thier philosophy eg Barca will only go for a coach who can play Tiki taka


All this roaming around looking for low cost coach is a shame
Peseiro came and was playing defense honestly that's not our identity

What of getting a real Dutchman or even recall Samson Siasia back or trust Amunike who can interpret the Nigerian game the nigeran way

Until we do that the merry go round will continue

I actually like the Malian coach at AFCON.buy I don't know about his credentials though

Mryacks:
I actually like the Malian coach at AFCON.buy I don't know about his credentials though

That he managed Mali at the AFCON is not enough

If he is an African then he should be in or near the class of
Stephen Keshi
Pitso Mitsomani
Or
Emmanuel Amunike

This even Finidi George better pass am .. hope it's not another merry go round

robosky02:



That he managed Mali at the AFCON is not enough

If he is an African then he should be in or near the class of
Stephen Keshi
Pitso Mitsomani
Or
Emmanuel Amunike

This even Finidi George better pass am .. hope it's not another merry go round

Let's see how it goes then ....

Mryacks:


Let's see how it goes then ....

We have match in September

And we still don't know who leads the team?

When will preparation start

Usual fire bridgade approach