Chelle demands 100% pay raise, 19 conditions to stay with Super Eagles
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is demanding a 100% pay raise and 19 conditions to continue with the national team, according to reports. The Malian coach, whose contract runs until 2027, has reportedly given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a list of demands including improved working conditions and structural changes to Nigerian football. Players, fans, and pundits have consistently called for Chelle to remain after Nigeria's bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Analyst Clinton McDubus suggests Chelle is leveraging his AFCON success to demand better terms, stating he has 'nothing to lose' with increased market value. The NFF has denied the demands, but Chelle's agent change signals potential departure. McDubus argues the demands are 'completely fair' for Chelle and his staff, emphasizing they focus on football development. Marseille reportedly withdrew from negotiations after appointing Habib Beye. Will the NFF meet Chelle's demands to retain him, or will he pursue other opportunities?