The Digest:
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is reportedly yet to receive his salary for the past two months, casting a shadow over Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The delay comes as Chelle, who earns $55,000 monthly, recently met with the NFF technical committee in Abuja.
Key Points:
- Coach Eric Chelle has not been paid for the last two months, with arrears dating back to the World Cup playoffs.
- His monthly salary is $55,000, and he is also responsible for paying his foreign assistants.
- The payment issue arose following last month’s 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs in Morocco.
- Despite the delay, Chelle recently attended a planning meeting with the NFF for the upcoming AFCON.
- Nigeria is grouped with Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda in the tournament’s first round.
- The situation highlights ongoing financial inconsistencies within the national football administration.
- No public statement has been made by the NFF regarding the salary delay.
With AFCON approaching, the unpaid wages not only strain the coach’s commitment but also reflect systemic challenges that risk destabilizing the team’s morale and focus.
Sources: SCORENigeria, Soccernet
