Fresh facts have emerged on how much the Nigerian Football Federation will pay the new Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, La Palabras reports.
The NFF officially appointed Chelle as the new Super Eagles coach, following a recommendation by the federation’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee.
Chelle, a former coach of the Mali national football team, who takes over the reins from interim leadership of Austin Eguavoen, becomes the fourth Super Eagles coach in 12 months.
Eric Chelle is the first non-Nigerian African to assume the role of Super Eagles coach, and his appointment has stirred mixed reactions among supporters.
Our correspondent learnt that the French-Malian coach agreed to a short-term contract that covers the 2026 World Cup qualifiers till October 2025 with a monthly salary of $50,000 (N85m).
It was also gathered that the 47-year-old former coach of Mali will be coming with two assistants who will earn $5,000 per month.
The Super Eagles’ current form in World Cup qualifying has been less than ideal, with a winless start—three draws and one loss in their first four games of Group C.
They are four points behind group leaders Rwanda and will face crucial matches in March, including an away game against Rwanda and a home fixture against Zimbabwe.
Expectations were for a high-profile foreign coach to take charge of a team that boasts top talents such as Ademola Lookman, the reigning African Player of the Year, and Victor Osimhen, the 2023 winner.
This decision follows unsuccessful negotiations with high-profile coaches such as Herve Renard, Janne Andersson, and Bruno Labbadia. Issues as tax problems affecaffectedatter’s deal.
Despite mixed reactions to Chelle’s appointment, the hope is that he can help lead Nigeria to better results in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
