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Kog45:
Diego said honest opinion on a new player who's just adapting to a new system or do you ever seen Atalanta complaining about his overall contributions....now to you Osimhen was right with Diego comment,plz how does it related

Osimhen emphasized teamwork, the same with Diego Simeone.

Karlovich:
I have no idea why he will pass a PK instead of shooting

those type of PK irritate me so much

opes:
Habib Beye, the new Marseille coach will be earning €90k per month. Why is it that low?

And Chelle wants 130 grand from Nigeria.

Nomyth:
And Chelle wants 130 grand from Nigeria.

Including his staffs ….not too much if u ask

elyte89:
Including his staffs ….not too much if u ask

How much was he being paid in Mali? Also, what were Chelle's contractual terms in Mali?

semid4lyfe:
How much was he being paid in Mali? Also, what were Chelle's contractual terms in Mali?

This has nothing to do with the demands besides u can’t compare d Malian 🇲🇱 job with the Nigerian 🇳🇬 job …it’s an upgrade.

elyte89:
This has nothing to do with the demands besides u can’t compare d Malian 🇲🇱 job with the Nigerian 🇳🇬 job …it’s an upgrade.

coacheee. Dick advocaat has resigned as the head coach of world cup debutants curacao. Considering the situation of Nigeria in the world cup, isnt this an opportunity to stamp your philosophy on the world cup? Instead of waiting for the 2030 world cup, the world can feast on your philosophy by this year.

I swear

FiveFootNinja:
Bruh this performance is diabolical. 💀

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BankyGee:
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BankyGee 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Amedino99:
coacheee. Dick advocaat has resigned as the head coach of world cup debutants curacao. Considering the situation of Nigeria in the world cup, isnt this an opportunity to stamp your philosophy on the world cup? Instead of waiting for the 2030 world cup, the world can feast on your philosophy by this year.

Elyte see opportunity ooooooo

Papi85:
BankyGee 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

If your turn reach, no hype your own 😂😂😂😂😂

elyte89:
This has nothing to do with the demands besides u can’t compare d Malian 🇲🇱 job with the Nigerian 🇳🇬 job …it’s an upgrade.

Oga, it has everything to do with it. It's an indication and realistic assessment of his level because coaches have pay grades too.
Moreover, bigger football nation/pedigree does not equal better pay. For example, Nigeria is a bigger football brand than Angola but check the numbers.

Angola is probably the #2 or #3 top oil producing country in Africa behind Nigeria but has a higher GDP per capita due to its smaller population. This translates to better income per head, and more budgetary provisions for sports and football so it offers better salaries to foreign managers. Thats the reason they can comfortably offer Eric Chelle $100k to take him away from Nigeria.

Now. make I enter Eric Chelle matter.

The NFF gave him two targets when they appointed him as coach.

1. Qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
2. Reach the AFCON 2026 Final.

Did he meet those KPIs. If the answer is NO, then he has no leverage or leg to stand on to be demanding an upgraded contract of $130k with additional perks from the NFF.

Granted, Eric Chelle had the Super Eagles play the most beautiful and dominant football we've seen in the last 10 years (against Algeria) but beautiful football ≠ trophy. Also under Chelle, the Super Eagles had the most listless performance (WCQ playoff against DR Congo) we've seen in years.

But the bottomline is, he has not achieved anything and is not negotiating from a position of strength.

How many countries were queuing to appoint him as coach apart from Nigeria before NFF appointed him? Let's not even forget that he was third choice behind Bruno Labbadia, Tom Saintfient and it was when those two became unavailable that the NFF opted for him.

Look. there are two types of coaches; those who have been sacked and those who will be sacked. No coach is indispensable, certainly not Eric Chelle.

He has not won a major trophy. He is not a top-rated elite coach in Europe. He has not built a long-term tactical system. ......and nothing buttresses this more than the contractual terms he was offered by Olympique Marseille. 4 months contract. Win the FA cup and finish 3rd in league to obtain a 1 year permanent contract. Those are not the terms a club offers a coach they rate. There are even rumours that the Olympique Marseille link was planted and amplified to use as leverage and armtwist the NFF to renegotiate his contract.

Eric Chelle is a good coach and I rate him highly. He also fits the kind of coaching profile I want for the Super Eagles. Attack-minded, low-budget, "tactically dynamic", fast learning curve, ruthless decision making and continuous scouting for players.

Nigeria has a deep coaching market appeal. Little known European coaches that are eager to make a name for themselves and build their CVs/profile, assistant coaches in top European clubs, Nigerian/African diasporans, Accomplished coaches from other african countries etc will queue for the job. The platform of the Nigeria national football team is bigger than any single coach.

$50k is definitely not top-tier remuneration for foreign coaches in Africa but it's also not bottom-tier too.

Eric Chelle should calm down. He shouldn't rock the boat unnecessarily. The next two AFCONs are just round the corner. He needs to build coaching stability. He needs to qualify convincingly for AFCON. He needs to deliver results consistently overtime. He needs to win silverware (AFCON) and the Super Eagles is his best chance to do this. When he has achieved these, he can then renegotiate for an upgraded contract from a position of strength.

It's a little disappointing you're running on a presumption that the $130k is solely his.

That figure is for him and three men at least. Of which one among them, a fitness trainer, has a UEFA A license.

Besides, in negotiations everyone starts with figures that give wiggle room. Imagine the other 3+ might be 30% of whatever amount they agree to.

Finally, there is NO perk he listed freaking aza men of NFF don't enjoy. A driver and a SUV? A house with standby electricity? Tickets to travel internationally and locally? C'mon now!

semid4lyfe:
Oga, it has everything to do with it. It's an indication and realistic assessment of his level because coaches have pay grades too.
Moreover, bigger football nation/pedigree does not equal better pay. For example, Nigeria is a bigger football brand than Angola but check the numbers.

Angola is probably the #2 or #3 top oil producing country in Africa behind Nigeria but has a higher GDP per capita due to its smaller population. This translates to better income per head, and more budgetary provisions for sports and football so it offers better salaries to foreign managers. Thats the reason they can comfortably offer Eric Chelle $100k to take him away from Nigeria.

Now. make I enter Eric Chelle matter.

The NFF gave him two targets when they appointed him as coach.

1. Qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
2. Reach the AFCON 2026 Final.

Did he meet those KPIs. If the answer is NO, then he has no leverage or leg to stand on to be demanding an upgraded contract of $130k with additional perks from the NFF.

Granted, Eric Chelle had the Super Eagles play the most beautiful and dominant football we've seen in the last 10 years (against Algeria) but beautiful football ≠ trophy. Also under Chelle, the Super Eagles had the most listless performance (WCQ playoff against DR Congo) we've seen in years.

But the bottomline is, he has not achieved anything and is not negotiating from a position of strength.

How many countries were queuing to appoint him as coach apart from Nigeria before NFF appointed him? Let's not even forget that he was third choice behind Bruno Labbadia, Tom Saintfient and it was when those two became unavailable that the NFF opted for him.

Look. there are two types of coaches; those who have been sacked and those who will be sacked. No coach is indispensable, certainly not Eric Chelle.

He has not won a major trophy. He is not a top-rated elite coach in Europe. He has not built a long-term tactical system. ......and nothing buttresses this more than the contractual terms he was offered by Olympique Marseille. 4 months contract. Win the FA cup and finish 3rd in league to obtain a 1 year permanent contract. Those are not the terms a club offers a coach they rate. There are even rumours that the Olympique Marseille link was planted and amplified to use as leverage and armtwist the NFF to renegotiate his contract.

Eric Chelle is a good coach and I rate him highly. He also fits the kind of coaching profile I want for the Super Eagles. Attack-minded, low-budget, "tactically dynamic", fast learning curve, ruthless decision making and continuous scouting for players.

Nigeria has a deep coaching market appeal. Little known European coaches that are eager to make a name for themselves and build their CVs/profile, assistant coaches in top European clubs, Nigerian/African diasporans, Accomplished coaches from other african countries etc will queue for the job. The platform of the Nigeria national football team is bigger than any single coach.

$50k is definitely not top-tier remuneration for foreign coaches in Africa but it's also not bottom-tier too.

Eric Chelle should calm down. He shouldn't rock the boat unnecessarily. The next two AFCONs are just round the corner. He needs to build coaching stability. He needs to qualify convincingly for AFCON. He needs to deliver results consistently overtime. He needs to win silverware (AFCON) and the Super Eagles is his best chance to do this. When he has achieved these, he can then renegotiate for an upgraded contract from a position of strength.

Odunayaw:
It's a little disappointing you're running on a presumption that the $130k is solely his.

That figure is for him and three men at least. Of which one among them, a fitness trainer, has a UEFA A license.

Besides, in negotiations everyone starts with figures that give wiggle room. Imagine the other 3+ might be 30% of whatever amount they agree to.

Finally, there is NO perk he listed freaking aza men of NFF don't enjoy. A driver and a SUV? A house with standby electricity? Tickets to travel internationally and locally? C'mon now!

It's even a shame he had to ask...
They want make Chelle dey fly bike or carry Uber up and down

lbrichman2:
It's even a shame he had to ask...

Walahi

Renumeration is something Nigeria is far behind in. We just don't know how to value labor (worst of all, skilled ones) or maybe it's the leftover of slavery/colonialism.

I really need to leave this 10th position, it's looking like my house.

@Banky wetin happen nau?? ki lode? you no focus ni

Position #8 and 9, watch your back, i'm coming for that spot....
#FPL

lbrichman2:
It's even a shame he had to ask...
They want make Chelle dey fly bike or carry Uber up and down

If i see Chele fly bike, i go gladly pay from my pocket. I like the man.

Odunayaw:
It's a little disappointing you're running on a presumption that the $130k is solely his.

That figure is for him and three men at least. Of which one among them, a fitness trainer, has a UEFA A license.

Besides, in negotiations everyone starts with figures that give wiggle room. Imagine the other 3+ might be 30% of whatever amount they agree to.

Finally, there is NO perk he listed freaking aza men of NFF don't enjoy. A driver and a SUV? A house with standby electricity? Tickets to travel internationally and locally? C'mon now!

You are the one assuming wrongly that I don't know the 130k is inclusive of his three assistants.

My stance is the status quo should be maintained for now. Whatever arrangement Chelle's foreign assistants were paid under (matches, bonuses, performance-based incentives etc) by the NFF should continue.

If he was comfortable with the terms of his contract when he signed on, what has changed now?

Did he qualify the team for the world cup? Did he win the AFCON?

Check his managerial records. Na so so short stints full am. So he also needs some managerial stability with a team that is primed for success and Nigeria offers him that. He's only coached Nigeria since January 2025, and in that short span, he's gotten more visibility and exposure than in his entire coaching career. Imagine what he can possibly achieve if he stays on till 2028.

Every coach has his season. Eric Chelle is in his. He should focus on the football and results. He should institutionalise his playing style so it is not so dependent on specific players. Scout for more players and have a pool of about 40 quality players. 3/4 players per position. Qualify for AFCON convincingly. Win an AFCON. Take the Super Eagles to top 20 of FIFA ranking.

That is how he will build leverage. For now, he should focus on performance and not contract renegotiation.

Is it the incompetent and dysfunctional NFF that owes players bonuses and does not pay his 50k salary on time that will now deliver on 130k with the extra (standard) perks. I laugh in spanish.

semid4lyfe:
You are the one assuming wrongly that I don't know the 130k is inclusive of his three assistants.

My stance is the status quo should be maintained for now. Whatever arrangement Chelle's foreign assistants were paid under (matches, bonuses, performance-based incentives etc) by the NFF should continue.

If he was comfortable with the terms of his contract when he signed on, what has changed now?

Did he qualify the team for the world cup? Did he win the AFCON?

Check his managerial records. Na so so short stints full am. So he also needs some managerial stability with a team that is primed for success and Nigeria offers him that. He's only coached Nigeria since January 2025, and in that short span, he's gotten more visibility and exposure than in his entire coaching career. Imagine what he can possibly achieve if he stays on till 2028.

Every coach has his season. Eric Chelle is in his. He should focus on the football and results. He should institutionalise his playing style so it is not so dependent on specific players. Scout for more players and have a pool of about 40 quality players. 3/4 players per position. Qualify for AFCON convincingly. Win an AFCON. Take the Super Eagles to top 20 of FIFA ranking.

That is how he will build leverage. For now, he should focus on performance and not contract renegotiation.

Is it the incompetent and dysfunctional NFF that owes players bonuses and does not pay his 50k salary on time that will now deliver on 130k with the extra (standard) perks. I laugh in spanish.

The difference between us is you think he should not even ask. It's an indefensible position as far as I'm concerned.

I'm saying there is reason and freedom to negotiate for whatever will increase efficiency. I don't see any of his demands as if they come from "arrival mentality."

I want to believe you're not influenced by our societal paradigm that conflates better for more, and change for challenge.

Starboytwo:
If i see Chele fly bike, i go gladly pay from my pocket. I like the man.

Lol
No be our coachito abeg o

Argentina is not ready to change the foundational character of their players on this racism issue. Smh. Always them.

lbrichman2:
Lol
No be our coachito abeg o

lol , who tell u say I wan fly bike too 😃😃

Man like Osimhen!

elyte89:
lol , who tell u say I wan fly bike too 😃😃

😂😂😂

lbrichman2:
Man like Osimhen!

Sincerely hope Osimhen put clause in his contract that will enable him escape whatever happens soon.

Emotions defy logic o. Gala don invest emotionally into am

Odunayaw:
Sincerely hope Osimhen put clause in his contract that will enable him escape whatever happens soon.

Emotions defy logic o. Gala don invest emotionally into am

Galatasaray didnt sell in the winter because of Champions League. Reaching last 16 alone is a big money. They also didn’t sell Icardi in January and even preferred to let him leave for free in the summer, all because of the Champions League. But by summer, anything can happen if they receive a good offer.

Starboytwo:
I really need to leave this 10th position, it's looking like my house.

@Banky wetin happen nau?? ki lode? you no focus ni

Position #8 and 9, watch your back, i'm coming for that spot....
#FPL

I swear I lose focus ni o. Since December

Odunayaw:
Sincerely hope Osimhen put clause in his contract that will enable him escape whatever happens soon.

Emotions defy logic o. Gala don invest emotionally into am

Your final paragraph is everything..
Time will tell

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, just did what many Africans and Europeans would never do — and it even prompted a U.S. man to swear he would carry all Nigerians free of charge.

While on vacation in the U.S., he met a taxi driver who had once picked him up from the airport, now homeless and now living in the street after losing everything to a robbery and eventually lead to eviction.

Touched by his story, Stanley asked him to wait, then went to a dealership, bought him a brand-new taxi, and also got him an apartment.

The man was overwhelmed by the unexpected kindness and, in his excitement, vowed to carry all Nigerians free of charge, but Stanley humbly told him not to.

A good gesture from Nwabali.. More open doors for you goalie....

Follow page Nigeria Cycle for updates

#Nigeriacycle #SuperEagles #football

oloriooko:
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, just did what many Africans and Europeans would never do — and it even prompted a U.S. man to swear he would carry all Nigerians free of charge.

While on vacation in the U.S., he met a taxi driver who had once picked him up from the airport, now homeless and now living in the street after losing everything to a robbery and eventually lead to eviction.

Touched by his story, Stanley asked him to wait, then went to a dealership, bought him a brand-new taxi, and also got him an apartment.

The man was overwhelmed by the unexpected kindness and, in his excitement, vowed to carry all Nigerians free of charge, but Stanley humbly told him not to.

A good gesture from Nwabali.. More open doors for you goalie....

Follow page Nigeria Cycle for updates

#Nigeriacycle #SuperEagles #football

Do you know which city in the US this happened in?

oloriooko:
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, just did what many Africans and Europeans would never do — and it even prompted a U.S. man to swear he would carry all Nigerians free of charge.

While on vacation in the U.S., he met a taxi driver who had once picked him up from the airport, now homeless and now living in the street after losing everything to a robbery and eventually lead to eviction.

Touched by his story, Stanley asked him to wait, then went to a dealership, bought him a brand-new taxi, and also got him an apartment.

The man was overwhelmed by the unexpected kindness and, in his excitement, vowed to carry all Nigerians free of charge, but Stanley humbly told him not to.

A good gesture from Nwabali.. More open doors for you goalie....

Follow page Nigeria Cycle for updates

#Nigeriacycle #SuperEagles #football

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