Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, don dey linked with vacant manager position for French Ligue 1 club, Olympique de Marseille.
Marseille dey find new oga after dem part ways with Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi earlier this week. De Zerbi waka after heavy 5–0 loss to PSG and poor Champions League run.
Chelle, wey be 48 years old Malian-French, make history as first non-Nigerian African to coach Nigeria senior men team. Under am, Super Eagles finish third for 2025 AFCON, and people hail am for better tactical play. Na one of the reasons why dem dey mention am for Marseille job.
Reports talk say Chelle even show face for Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome during Coupe de France match, and na that one fuel the speculation. But insiders yarn say he no be the main frontrunner, as former Marseille defender Habib Beye dey seen as top candidate because of him strong connection with the club.
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) never talk officially about the Marseille link. Dem only emphasize say Chelle still dey under contract and na key part of Nigeria football plan. Dem dey even discuss contract extension with am.
Chelle don dey in charge of Super Eagles since 2024, and the steady progress under am don make am hot cake for coaching circles both for Africa and Europe.
