Eric Chelle, the newly appointed coach of the Nigerian nationwide soccer staff, the Tremendous Eagles, is allegedly set to earn a month-to-month wage of $55,000, equal to N84.98 million. 

Chelle’s appointment was confirmed this Tuesday by the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) following the advice of its Technical and Improvement Sub-Committee.

The previous coach of Mali is predicted to reach in Nigeria tomorrow with two assistants and can be formally launched subsequent Monday in Abuja.

Reviews point out that Chelle’s assistants will every obtain a month-to-month wage of $5,000. The teaching staff is slated to start work instantly, taking cost of the Tremendous Eagles B staff as they put together for the 2025 Championship of African Nations (CHAN), which is able to run from February 1-28, 2025.

A supply near the NFF shared {that a} vital a part of Chelle’s contract consists of main the Tremendous Eagles B staff to the finals of the upcoming CHAN, co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. 

One other crucial objective for Chelle is to safe Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

“The principle focus is the Tremendous Eagles’ qualification for the FIFA World Cup. The NFF has emphasised that Chelle should additionally lead the CHAN Eagles to not less than the finals. These are difficult duties for the brand new coach, however in soccer, something is feasible,” the supply defined.