Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle who is currently in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over an improved package made 19 demands according to Nigerian journalist Shina Oludare.
Chelle led the team to a third place finish at the AFCON, and despite not meeting the target of at least getting to the final, the NFF and the National Sports Commission (NSC) decided to extend his contract.
Although his contract has a year to go, it was agreed between the decision making body in the Nigeria that he should be handed fresh terms, and a new deal.
Talks have been ongoing with all parties involved stating their demands, and below is what the journalist who posted on social media platform X said the coach , who was offered to Ligue 1 side Marseille, and lately Nantes has demanded from the NFF.
INSIDER REPORT: Following my in-depth investigation and thorough fact-checking, as promised, I present Coach Eric Chelle’s 19-point conditions for a contract extension, formally submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on January 22, 2026. The document is published in full, exactly as it was delivered to the NFF. 👇
PROPOSED TERMS AND FIGURES FOR ERIC SEKOU CHELLE
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.
Do you think the Franco-Malian coach deserves all these demands? And from the NFF’s perspective, which of them appears out of place?
(c) ‘Shina Oludare
