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Football team in Nigeria
The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in international men's football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. The team has qualified for six of the last nine FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006, 2022 and 2026 tournaments. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was in the 1994 edition.
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French manager and former Malian footballer (born 1977)
Éric Sékou Chelle is a football manager and former player who played for the Malian national team, and currently serves as head coach of the Nigeria national football team and mainly played as a centre-back. Born in Ivory Coast to a French father and a Malian mother, he made five appearances for the Mali national team.
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While the result in Bissau has increased the pressure around the Super Eagles' competitive campaign, the Russia fixture presents a completely different challenge for Chelle
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has invited Rostov midfielder, Ibraheem Mahfus Ajasa to be part of his squad for the international friendly against
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faces an injury crisis ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia, with several players ...