Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to continue in his role after fresh contract terms were reportedly agreed between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Franco-Malian tactician.
Sources within the federation have indicated that an agreement has been reached, with an official announcement expected in the coming days.
While full details of the arrangement have yet to be disclosed, sources familiar with the discussions say the package is worth around $100,000 per month.
The development marks a significant turn in a contract saga that has generated widespread debate in recent months.
Eric Chelle is set to remain Super Eagles head coach after the NFF and National Sports Commission reportedly agreed new contract terms with the Franco-Malian tactician.
In January, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau publicly stated that there were no plans to discuss a new deal for Chelle, insisting the coach was only midway through the two-year contract he signed following his appointment in 2025.
However, momentum shifted after Nigeria’s impressive Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco, where Chelle guided the Super Eagles to a third-place finish while extending his unbeaten competitive record with the national team.
The situation intensified further following reports linking the coach with other international opportunities and the emergence of alleged contract proposals that circulated widely on social media earlier this year.
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More recently, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade confirmed that discussions involving the coach and senior football authorities were being arranged, hinting that key decisions regarding Chelle’s future were imminent.
Those talks now appear to have produced a breakthrough, with both the NSC and NFF reportedly aligned on revised terms designed to keep the highly rated coach in charge of Nigeria’s senior national team.
Since taking over the Super Eagles, Chelle has overseen a remarkable run of results, helping Nigeria maintain an unbeaten competitive record while restoring optimism around the national team.
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Further details regarding the duration of the agreement, performance targets and additional responsibilities are expected when the official announcement is made.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
