Fresh facts have emerged on how much the Nigerian Football Federation will pay the new Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, Nations Sports 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.
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 learnt that the 47-year-old former coach of Mali will be coming with two assistants that will earn $5,000 per month.
Expectations were for a high-profile foreign coach to take charge of a team that boasts top talents such as reigning African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman and 2023 winner Victor Osimhen.
This decision follows unsuccessful negotiations with high-profile coaches such as Herve Renard, Janne Andersson, and Bruno Labbadia, with issues such as tax problems affecting the latter’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.
