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NFF Rules Out Super Eagles Coach Chelle Contract Talks

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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau confirms no current plan to extend Eric Chelle’s contract as Super Eagles coach, halfway through his 2-year deal

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed that there are currently no plans to offer Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle a contract extension following the AFCON tournament in Morocco.

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Also read: NFF Confirms Eric Chelle Will Remain Super Eagles Coach

Chelle, who was appointed in January 2025, led the three-time African champions to a Bronze medal after defeating Egypt.

Despite the achievement, Gusau described talks of a contract renewal as premature, noting that the Malian coach is only halfway through his current two-year agreement.

“For now, there’ll be no contract extension discussion with Chelle,” Gusau said.

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“We signed a 2-year contract with him in January 2025 and he’s still only halfway through his contract.”

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The NFF president’s statement clarifies the federation’s position on contract negotiations ahead of future planning for the national team.

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Seven Killed, 11 Injured in Gombe Multiple-Vehicle Crash

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Seven people died and 11 were injured in a Gombe multiple-vehicle crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles

Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles at Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

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The accident occurred at about 5.30pm on Thursday at Tashan Magariya Junction along the Gombe-Billiri road, according to an incident report by the Federal Road Safety Corps.

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The FRSC attributed the crash to suspected brake failure, which allegedly caused the driver of a DAF trailer travelling from Gombe towards Yola to lose control and collide with the other vehicles.

“The accident involved a DAF trailer, two Volkswagen Golf cars and five motorcycles, making a total of eight vehicles involved in the crash,” the report stated.

According to the agency, 25 people were involved in the incident.

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Seven were confirmed dead, while 11 sustained injuries.

The report did not specify the condition of the remaining seven people.

The FRSC said the deceased comprised four adult males, two male children and one female child.

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Eleven people were injured, including four adult males, three adult females and four female children.

Their injuries included compound fractures, lacerations and bruises, according to the report.

The identities of those killed and the current conditions of the injured victims were not immediately available.

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The FRSC said its rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving a distress call.

“A distress call was received at 5.32pm, and the rescue team arrived at the scene at 5.34pm,” the report stated.

The victims were taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Kumo for medical attention, while 11 people received first aid.

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The agency added that the vehicles involved were handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the police in Kumo for further action.

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The suspected brake failure is expected to be examined as part of the investigation into the crash.

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