Eric Chelle Agrees New Super Eagles Deal and Takes Charge of U-23 Team
The National Sports Commission has confirmed a new contract for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. His monthly salary will rise from $50,000 to $100,000, and the Nigeria Football Federation will cover his assistants’ pay. Chelle’s current deal runs until the end of 2026. Talks followed Nigeria’s third-place finish at AFCON 2025 in Morocco and his request for a $130,000 package. Officials say the new terms are agreed in principle and the final document is pending. In a bid to prepare for AFCON 2027 and build toward the 2030 World Cup, Chelle will also lead the U-23 Eagles. The move aims to create a seamless pathway from the youth side to the senior team and strengthen the national setup.
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