Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has submitted a detailed 19-point proposal to the Nigeria Football Federation as negotiations over a possible contract extension continue.
Chelle signed a two-year deal in January 2025, with an optional third year in the federation’s favour. He has since been linked with a move to Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1, adding urgency to the NFF’s discussions with the Franco-Malian tactician. According to journalist Shina Oludare, Chelle formally presented the proposal on January 22, 2026, following a thorough review of the document.
At the heart of his demands is a monthly salary of $130,000, covering himself, his technical team, and personal assistant. He is also requesting structured monthly meetings involving all national team coaches.
On the operational side, Chelle wants a private SUV with a chauffeur and security detail, a house in a secure neighbourhood with uninterrupted power supply, and a fully equipped office with a projector for tactical analysis and reliable internet access. He has also asked for flight tickets for his wife and two children, GPS provision, and training equipment supplied to his personal specifications.
Beyond logistics, the coach is seeking significant control over football operations — including the authority to select international friendly opponents, freedom from interference in team selection, and permission to monitor both foreign-based players and domestic league talents.
The proposal further covers youth development initiatives, structured camping programmes, formal employment contracts for his backroom staff, timely salary payments, and the inclusion of his personal assistant in the federation’s bonus structure.
Taken together, the 19-point list lays out Chelle’s vision for improved working conditions, operational independence, and a structured long-term development plan for Nigeria’s national teams.
