By our reporter 25.4.2026
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle said his contract negotiations with the Nigeria Football Federation remains inconclusive.
That withstanding Chelle said he would continue to do his job while his agent continue with the talks with the NFF.
“Yes, there are financial issues to be discussed and resolved. But I leave them to my agent to handle with the Federation. I want to concentrate on the job and the task at hand,” Chelle told UK based Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana.
After the Africa Cup of Nations third place finish with the Super Eagles in Rabat Morocco in January Chelle was linked to Tunisia and Marseille.
He informed the NFF that he would be need an upward contract review for him to stay on. He demanded a raise from the $50,000 month pay to about $120,000. But the NFF had maintained a sealed lip on the matter.
Chelle will lead the Super Eagles to the 2026 Unity Cup next month.
The former Mali international is expected to scout for players in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, that will make his squad in the coming weeks.
The Super Eagles will face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the Unity Cup at the Valley on Tuesday, 26 May.
Nigeria won the 2025 edition of the friendly invitational tournament last year.
The Super Eagles will also come up against Poland and Portugal in international friendlies in June.