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NFF propose new, improved deal for Super Eagles coach – Report
The NFF plan for Eric Chelle to continue as Super Eagles coach and so have proposed a new and improved contract to him.
According to The Punch, the NFF are ready to double his monthly salary to $100,000.
This is lower than the $130,000 the coach demanded through his representatives.
He demanded for a hefty rise as he has to continue to pay the salaries of his hand-picked assistants.
The 48-year-old coach has a contract until January 2027 with an option for an additional year.
However, he has thus far failed to meet the two targets his employers set for him in his first year in charge of the national team – qualify for the 2026 World Cup and reach the final of the 2025 AFCON.
He has also been linked with various jobs in Africa and Europe since he led the Super Eagles to finish third at the recent AFCON in Morocco.
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Top Premier League clubs swoop on Super Eagles-eligible defender
Top Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor at the end of the season.
The two Premier League clubs are seeking to sign the young defender, who recently made his debut for Italy U21s but he is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles, in the summer.
According to FussballDaten, he could cost around €50 million.
Scouts from Arsenal have reportedly watched Ahanor, 18, live in recent months.
Arsenal are believed to be evaluating bids of approximately €35 million, recognising Honest Ahanor’s long-term potential.
Atalanta currently view the youngster as not for sale and would prefer to retain him for at least another season.
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Super Eagles next stop Unity Cup defense, Portugal World Cup warm-up
While other teams will be preparing for the 2026 World Cup, the Super Eagles will have a chance to defend the Unity Cup they won last year in England and then take on Portugal in a friendly in June.
The Unity Cup is scheduled for between May 26 to 30 in London.
The Super Eagles beat Jamaica in the Unity Cup final last year to give Eric Chelle his first trophy as a coach.
They will then face Poland on June 3 in Warsaw, before they take on Portugal on June 10, which will be a World Cup warm-up for the host team.
Portugal will battle Nigeria’s World Cup conquerors DR Congo in the first round of the World Cup along with Colombia and Uzbekistan.
The Super Eagles fell 4-0 to Portugal as they prepared to feature at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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New boy Fernandez celebrates Super Eagles first goal first start
Emmanuel Fernandez has taken to social media to celebrate his first Super Eagles goal in his first start.
The Glasgow Rangers central defender replaced the absent Semi Ajayi for the friendly against Jordan Tuesday night in Turkey and hit target four minutes from the interval to give Nigeria a 2-1 lead.
He described it as an “enjoyable experience”.
“Honoured and grateful to play for Nigeria,” he posted on X
“First Start, First Goal.
“Enjoyable experience.”
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