What seems to be one of the longest search for a new head coach for the Super Eagles ended on Tuesday, January 7 after the Nigerian Football federation (NFF) appointed former Malian head coach, Eric Chelle, as the new head coach of the three-time African champions.

The NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee recommended Chelle for the vacant role during its meeting on January 2, 2025, in Abuja.

This recommendation was subsequently approved by the NFF Executive Committee on January 7, 2025.

The ex-Malian coach has become the 42nd substantive head coach of the Super Eagles.

The NFF's appointment of Chelle, who has become first non-Nigerian African to lead the Super Eagles has been greeted with several backlash from fans.

A huge section of the Super Eagles fanbase believe the likes of Sunday Oliseh, Samson Siasia and Emmanuel Amunike all have a better pedigree than the 47-year-old.

Others believe that regardless of his nationality, Chelle has the pedigree to qualify Nigeria to the FIFA World Cup and possibly win the 2025 AFCON.

Amid the debate, MyNigeriaSports took to the streets of Accra, Ghana to engage some Nigerian traders on what they make of the appointment.

Check out some reactions from fans in the video below