Fresh doubts have emerged over the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle following renewed links with the Algeria national team job, despite earlier claims that the Franco-Malian had agreed to a new contract with Nigeria, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
In June, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, announced during a high-level meeting with the Nigeria Football Federation in Abuja that an agreement had been reached with Chelle over an improved deal, suggesting the coach would continue in charge as Nigeria begins preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
However, fresh comments by BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji indicate that Chelle is yet to sign the proposed contract and has attracted interest from the Algerian Football Federation as well as several North African clubs.
“Éric Chelle has not extended his contract with Nigeria and reports to the contrary follow cursory comments by the NSC chairman,” the BBC correspondent wrote on X.
“The NFF face competition from a host of African countries and North African clubs eager to sign the Franco-Malian coach.
