Head coach of the Nigeria national football team, Eric Chelle, has outlined extensive conditions in his proposed contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), including a $130,000 monthly salary, uninterrupted electricity supply at his residence, and full autonomy over team selection.
Chelle, a former Mali national team coach, stated that a house in a secure environment with 24-hour uninterrupted electricity is essential to support training analysis, staff coordination, and continuous monitoring of players.
The proposal specifies: House in a well secured environment with 24hrs uninterrupted power supply {electricity}.
Under the proposed terms, Chelle is seeking a monthly salary of $130,000, which he says would cover himself, his technical crew, and his personal assistant.
The contract also requests:
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A private SUV with chauffeur and security
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GPS provision
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Furnished office space with projector for analysis
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Internet access
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Supply of technical equipment as required
On mobility, the document states: Private car {SUV} with a chauffeur and security. GPS provision.
More also, Chelle requested that the NFF issue formal working contracts to his technical staff and ensure salaries are paid on or before the 30th of every month.
He also asked that his personal assistant be included in the federation’s bonus and allowance structure.
Beyond welfare and remuneration, Chelle’s proposal emphasizes operational independence. He is seeking:
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The right to determine opponents for international friendly matches
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Freedom to travel and scout foreign-based players
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Provision to monitor local league players for integration into senior and youth national teams (A, U23, U20, U17)
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No interference in team selection and player call-ups
The document states clearly: No interference in team selection and players call up.”
The proposed agreement also includes flight tickets for his wife and two children — business class for Chelle and his wife, and economy class for the children.
He further requested monthly meetings with all national team coaches to ensure coordination across different age-grade squads.
The proposal is currently under consideration, with negotiations expected to determine whether the NFF will accept, modify, or reject the outlined terms.
