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Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, is reportedly pushing for a substantial salary increase to remain in charge of the Super Eagles following their impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
🚨 $100,000 monthly salary to keep Eric Chelle as Super Eagles is ridiculous & outrageous for an average coach.
— MR OLAWALE QUADRI 🇳🇬 (@QualityQuadry) February 17, 2026
I understand Marseille is interested in him, but I can bet it he won't spend a season in France before they sack him.
Club football isn't the same as Country… pic.twitter.com/8S1KfNbcXV
According to BSN, sources close to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) indicate that the Franco-Malian tactician has requested a new monthly salary of $100,000, an increase of more than 80 per cent from his current earnings since taking over the national team in 2024.
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Chelle’s request comes on the back of Nigeria’s strong performance at the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco, where the Super Eagles secured a bronze medal.
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Despite not lifting the trophy, Nigeria’s campaign was widely regarded as a success, strengthening calls for the NFF to secure Chelle’s long-term future with improved contract terms.
$100,000 for Eric Chelle?
— Adepoju Tobi Samuel 🇳🇬 (@OgaNlaMedia) February 17, 2026
Can the NFF and NSC sustain the payment?
The coach was appointed in 2024 on a two-year deal, with one year remaining on his current contract.
Marseille links and growing interest
Amid contract negotiations, rumours have linked Chelle with French Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille, which was reportedly preparing an 18-month offer.
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Beyond France, several African football federations are believed to be monitoring the situation closely after Nigeria’s impressive tournament showing.
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