Report: Eric Chelle offered massive $100k monthly salary to leave Super Eagles for World Cup role

Report: Eric Chelle offered massive $100k monthly salary to leave Super Eagles for World Cup role

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 15:31 - 13.01.2026

Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle has reportedly been offered a chance to manage another team at the 2026 World Cup.

Nigeria could lose head coach Eric Chelle after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as Tunisia are reportedly keen on landing the Malian tactician.

Chelle, who has transformed Nigeria into the tournament's most dominant side, has a chance to book a place in the final this Wednesday when the Super Eagles face hosts Morocco in Rabat.

Eric Chelle, Super Eagles coach . || X
Eric Chelle, Super Eagles coach . || X

While Chelle faced immense pressure after failing to secure World Cup qualification in late 2025, his stock has risen sharply during a flawless AFCON campaign that saw Nigeria dismantle Algeria 2-0 in the quarter-finals.

Nigeria’s resurgence after the World Cup heartbreak has now put Chelle on the map of the continent's top sides, including Tunisia, who are reportedly ready to offer Chelle a massive financial package to lead their 2026 World Cup campaign.

Tunisia keen on Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle for 2026 World Cup

According to reports, the Tunisian Football Federation has sounded out Chelle with a salary offer of $100,000 per month—effectively doubling his current $50,000 monthly wage in Nigeria.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. | Credit: X/@SafariSports_

Unlike the Super Eagles, Tunisia have already secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup, offering Chelle the immediate platform on the global stage.

Despite the lucrative figures being circulated, Chelle’s focus remains on Nigeria's imminent clash against hosts Morocco.

The Super Eagles arrive at the semi-final spot with a 100% record, winning all group games, and scaling through the knockout round and quarterfinals without conceding a single goal.