Gusau Confirms Chelle Will Stay as Super Eagles Coach
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has confirmed that Eric Chelle will remain the head coach of the Super Eagles and will continue his job until his contract ends.
Chelle’s future has been a subject of speculation since the end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria finished third. Reports had linked him with other national teams, but Gusau said the coach is still under contract and is not expected to leave.
Gusau explained that Chelle still has one year left on his contract and must respect it.
He said, “We still have a one-year contract with Eric and therefore whatever anyone will show on him, he has to wait until his contract expired.”
The NFF boss added that the federation does not want distractions around the coach, stressing that Chelle enjoys working with Nigeria.
Gusau also said money should not be the main reason for a coach to change jobs, as success and results are more important than salary. He questioned whether Chelle would achieve the same results if he moved to another team.
He further explained that Chelle believes in the Super Eagles and the quality of players available, and feels he can achieve his career goals with Nigeria.
According to Gusau, Chelle has confidence that he can achieve his dreams with the Super Eagles and has strong belief in the team.
Gusau concluded by saying the NFF believes in Chelle and that he remains part of the Super Eagles setup. He added that Nigerians will be informed about future plans when the time comes.
With Gusau’s statement, it is clear that Chelle will stay in charge for now and could even earn a contract extension if he continues to impress.
