Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has emerged as a candidate for the vacant managerial position at French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille. According to journalist Lassana Camara, Chelle is among the names under consideration following Roberto De Zerbi’s departure by mutual consent on Tuesday.
Senegalese coach Habib Beye, recently dismissed by Stade Rennes, is also on the shortlist. Chelle’s reputation has grown since guiding Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 48-year-old Malian tactician remains under contract with the Nigeria Football Federation until January 2027.
Key Points:
A potential departure would disrupt the Super Eagles’ technical stability ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.
It would force the NFF into an immediate coaching search with major competitions on the horizon.
Chelle gains a career-defining opportunity at a European giant, while Nigeria risks losing a settled technical hand.
The interest from Marseille validates Chelle’s growing continental reputation after a strong AFCON outing.
The timing, mid-contract and mid-season, places the NFF in a reactive position should Marseille formalise an approach.
The coming days will determine whether Marseille’s interest progresses to formal negotiations and whether Chelle is willing to cut short his Nigeria project.
Culled: Daily Post Nigeria
