Sunday Mba urges NFF to meet Eric Chelle’s demands

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Mba has urged the NFF to comply with coach Eric Chelle’s demands, insisting that the coach has earned the right to make requests and continue with the national team.

Speaking in a chat with Brila.net, Mba stated that Chelle has already proven her ability with the team and should be given the opportunity to continue her project with the Super Eagles.

According to Mba, the coach’s recent work with the team has strengthened his position and justified his confidence in making demands on the federation.

“Look, let me tell you, once you’ve done what you have to do, you can say whatever you want. The white coaches that first came, where did they come from? We know how they came. They’re not afraid to speak up or demand what they want. Eric Chelle has given them results, everyone likes him in the country.

“He feels his bargaining power is high, that’s why he mentioned those offers. Except we have another messiah who can help us manage the Nigerian national team, we all want to win,” Mba said.

There have been increasing calls within Nigerian football for the NFF to offer Chelle a new contract.

Reports indicate that the French Mali tactician still has about a year left on his current contract.

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Chelle is also reported to have requested a monthly salary of $130,000.

Some Nigerian football stakeholders have described the figure as too high.

However, Chelle previously clarified in an interview that the proposed amount is not solely for her personal salary.

According to him, the money is intended to support a complete professional technical structure around the national team.