
Head coach Eric Chelle has signed a new $100,000 contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), concluding months of speculation following the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Chelle had submitted a detailed 19-point proposal to the NFF in January, leading to mixed reactions and expectations regarding his new role.
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