Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle remains fully committed to Nigeria despite speculation linking him with the Algeria national team job and interest from clubs in North Africa, with National Sports Commission Director General Bukola Olopade insisting the Franco-Malian is focused on continuing his project with the Eagles, The PUNCH reports.
Fresh doubts had emerged over Chelle’s future after it was revealed that he was yet to sign the improved contract extension offered to him by the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation.
The uncertainty was further fuelled by reports that the Algeria Football Federation and some North African clubs were monitoring the 48-year-old following his impressive start with the Super Eagles.
In just over a year, Chelle has managed 25 Super Eagles matches, including 15 competitive games. Of those competitive fixtures, he has recorded 10 wins in regulation time. The other five results comprised one victory via penalty shootout — against Egypt in the third-place match at the 2025 AFCON — two defeats on penalties, against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off final and Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 AFCON, as well as two draws against South Africa and Zimbabwe during Nigeria’s unsuccessful 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
