Eric Chelle makes 19 demands from NFF as Super Eagles Coach 

Contract discussions between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle have taken a decisive turn, with the Franco-Malian tactician reportedly submitting a detailed 19-point proposal as negotiations over his future gather pace.

Chelle, who signed a two-year deal with the federation in January 2025, with an optional additional year in the NFF’s favour, has been at the centre of speculation in recent weeks. While no official approach has been confirmed, the uncertainty appears to have prompted fresh talks about his long-term position with Nigeria’s senior national team.

According to sports journalist Shina Oludare via the Vanguard Newspaper, Chelle formally presented his proposed terms to the NFF on 22 January 2026 after what was described as an extensive review and fact-checking of the document.

At the heart of the proposal is a monthly salary of $130,000, a figure that reportedly covers Chelle, his technical staff and his personal assistant. The package also includes a request for structured monthly meetings involving all national team coaches, a move seen as an attempt to foster cohesion across Nigeria’s football hierarchy.

Beyond remuneration, Chelle’s list outlines a range of logistical and operational conditions. These include the provision of a private SUV with a chauffeur and security detail, accommodation in a well-secured area with 24-hour uninterrupted power supply, and a furnished office equipped with a projector for tactical analysis and reliable internet access.

Family welfare also features in the proposal. Chelle is seeking flight tickets for his wife and two children, with business class requested for himself and his wife, while the children would travel in economy.

The document further stipulates access to GPS technology, adequate training equipment in line with the coach’s requirements, and the right to determine international friendly matches based on upcoming opponents.

In footballing terms, Chelle is reportedly pushing for greater technical autonomy. Among the key demands is a clause stating there should be no interference in team selection and player call-ups. He is also asking for formal working contracts to be issued to his backroom staff and for salaries to be paid on or before the 30th of every month.

Youth development and talent identification form another central pillar of his proposal. Chelle wants the freedom to initiate structured youth programmes, travel abroad to monitor Nigerian players, and attend domestic league matches to scout talents for integration into the senior team as well as the U23, U20 and U17 sides.

Bonuses and allowances are to remain in line with federation structures, though he has requested that his personal assistant be included within that framework.

The full 19-point list reportedly submitted to the NFF by Eric Chelle includes:
1. Private car (SUV) with a chauffeur and security.

2. House in a well secured environment with 24hrs uninterrupted power supply (electricity).

3. Furnished office with projector for analysis.

4. Internet provision.

 
5. Flight tickets for wife and two children (Eric and wife Business class) children economy.

6. GPS provision.

7. Supply of proper equipment in accordance to the coach’s demand.

8. Based on opponents, the coach has the right of choice regarding int’l friendly matches.

9. Camping programs.

10. The coach will initiate programs for youth development.

11. Provision for the coach to travel, watch, monitor and engage players of the national teams abroad.

12. Provision for the coach to travel to watch the local league to identify potential players that will be integrated in to senior national team, A U23, U20 and U17.

13. No Interference in team selection and players call up.

14. The NFF has to issue a working contract for my staffs.

15. Salary needs to be paid on or before 30th of every month.

16. Bonus and allowance as per federation structure.

17. Request to include my PA in the bonus and allowance structure.

18. Proposed salary of $130,000.00 (One hundred and thirty thousand dollars) monthly. The amount included all my technical staffs and PA.

19. Monthly meeting with all the national team coaches.