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Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Requests $130,000 Monthly Contract With Full Staff and Benefits

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is reportedly pushing for a new contract that could see his monthly earnings rise to $130,000. Currently earning around $50,000 per month from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Malian tactician has recently changed agents and has been linked with a potential role at Marseille. Reports from Shina Oludare of FlashScore clarify that the $130,000 figure is intended to cover Chelle, his entire technical staff, and his personal assistant, not the previously cited $100,000. Among his other demands are a private SUV with a chauffeur and security, a residence in a secure location with 24-hour electricity, a fully furnished office with a projector for match analysis, internet access, and flight tickets for his wife and two children—business class for himself and his wife, economy for the children. He is also requesting GPS tracking and all necessary coaching equipment. Chelle is seeking full authority over international friendly matches, training camps, youth development programs, and the ability to travel abroad to monitor national team players. He also wants permission to attend domestic league matches to identify talents for the senior national team, U23, U20, and U17 squads. Additional conditions reportedly include no interference in player selection and call-ups, and contractual guarantees for his staff, including timely payment of salaries by the 30th of each month, bonuses and allowances according to NFF policy, with his personal assistant included in the bonus structure. Chelle’s outlined terms state: “The NFF has to issue a working contract for my staff, salary needs to be paid on or before 30th of every month, bonus and allowance as per federation structure, request to include my PA in the bonus and allowance structure, proposed salary of $130,000.00 monthly. The amount includes all technical staffs and PA and monthly meeting with all the national team coaches.”

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Infantino Projects Full Stadiums For All 104 Matches At 2026 FIFA World Cup

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence that every one of the 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be filled to capacity, even though ticket sales are still ongoing ahead of the June 11 kickoff. In an interview with CNBC conducted at Mar-a-Lago, Infantino pointed to overwhelming global interest in the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. “The demand is there. Every match is sold out.” According to him, FIFA recorded an astonishing 508 million ticket requests within four weeks, competing for approximately seven million available seats. He added that during the main ticket sales window in January, requests were submitted from more than 200 countries. “(We’ve) never see anything like that — incredible.” Infantino disclosed that FIFA intentionally reserved a portion of tickets for a final sales phase set to begin in April and continue until the tournament concludes on July 19. Reacting to criticism from supporters over what many have described as soaring ticket prices — particularly on resale platforms — he explained that market dynamics are playing a significant role. “I think it is because it’s in America, Canada and Mexico. Everybody wants to be part of something special. “Ticket prices have been fixed but you have, in the US in particular, something called dynamic prices, meaning the prices will go up or down. “You are able as well to resell your tickets on official platforms, secondary markets, so the prices as well will go up. “That’s part of the market we are in.” The expanded 48-team tournament is projected to generate more than $11 billion in revenue for FIFA. Infantino emphasized that the proceeds would be reinvested into football development across all 211 member associations worldwide. He also estimated that the competition could inject about $30 billion into the U.S. economy through tourism, hospitality, security, and related sectors. Beyond the anticipated seven million match attendees, he projected between 20 and 30 million visitors overall, along with the creation of approximately 185,000 full-time jobs. “It’s a big impact. I hope this impact will not just be limited to the World Cup but for the future as well.”

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Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni Denies Racism Claims After Incident With Vinícius Junior

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Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has denied claims of racism following a tense altercation with Vinícius Junior during Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League play-off match against Real Madrid. The incident took place in the 51st minute at Estádio da Luz, shortly after Vinícius had given Madrid a 1-0 lead. The Brazilian told referee François Letexier that Prestianni had allegedly used a racial slur while covering his mouth with his shirt. FIFA’s anti-racism protocol was immediately activated, leading to an 11-minute stoppage as officials and team captains discussed the situation on the pitch. On Wednesday, Prestianni took to social media to clarify his side, insisting his words were misinterpreted. The Argentine stated he has never acted in a racist manner and expressed regret that Vinícius may have misunderstood him during the heated moment. He also claimed he faced threats from Real Madrid players in the tunnel after the match. “I want to make it clear that at no point did I direct racist insults to Vini Jr, who unfortunately misunderstood what he thought he heard. I have never been racist toward anyone and I regret the threats I received from Real Madrid players,” Prestianni said. The allegation drew attention from Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, who said he heard the remarks and called for strict action if verified. Vinícius also addressed the matter online, condemning racism and calling out those responsible. Benfica coach José Mourinho defended Prestianni, suggesting the confrontation may have arisen from provocation or a language misunderstanding rather than racial abuse. UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body is expected to open a formal investigation following referee Letexier’s match report. If Prestianni is found guilty, he could face a ban of at least 10 matches under UEFA rules.

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Bukayo Saka Signs New Five-Year Arsenal Deal Until 2031

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Bukayo Saka has put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with Arsenal, committing his future to the club until 2031. The 24-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire in June 2027, but Arsenal acted early to secure him amid widespread interest from clubs across England and Europe. Since breaking into the first team, Saka has become a crucial part of Mikel Arteta’s squad. This season, he is helping Arsenal chase an unprecedented quadruple, with the team currently leading the Premier League, reaching the last-16 of the Champions League, advancing to the fifth round of the FA Cup, and preparing for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Reports from BBC Sport indicate that Saka’s new contract makes him the club’s highest-paid player, with weekly wages believed to exceed £300,000. He follows a number of Arsenal players who recently extended their deals, including William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Saka has made 239 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 77 goals. This season, he has netted seven times in 33 matches, although he is currently experiencing a 15-game goal drought, last scoring in a 2-0 win over Brentford in December 2025.

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Victor Osimhen Says He Was Treated “Like A Dog” At Napoli Before Joining Galatasaray

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has opened up about feeling mistreated at Napoli before his move to Galatasaray, claiming he was “treated like a dog” despite earlier interest from Juventus. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Osimhen confirmed that Juventus, through then sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, tried to sign him in 2024 before he initially joined Galatasaray on loan—a deal that was later made permanent. “Yes, but I could have been at two other top Serie A clubs today,” he said. “[Giuntoli] called me to take me to Juve before negotiations with Galatasaray began. I spoke with a couple of people from the club. They showed interest, but I knew that [Napoli President] Aurelio De Laurentiis wouldn’t let me leave. In any case, the interest was definitely there. And when Juventus call, you sit down and listen.” Osimhen played a key role in Napoli’s 2022-23 Serie A title win, finishing as the league’s top scorer under Luciano Spalletti. However, relations between the striker and the club soured the following season. In September 2023, Napoli posted a TikTok video mocking Osimhen after he missed a penalty against Bologna. The Nigerian striker says the post marked a turning point. “After Napoli posted that video on TikTok, something broke. Anyone can miss a penalty, and anyone can be mocked for it. Napoli did it only to me, and with certain kinds of insinuations as well. I was the victim of racist insults, and I made my decision. I wanted to leave,” he said. Osimhen added that no public apology was ever made, dismissing rumours about disciplinary issues as “lies.” Although he signed a contract extension in December 2023, he revealed there was a gentleman’s agreement allowing him to leave the following summer, which he feels Napoli did not honour. “They tried to send me anywhere to play, but they treated me like a dog. Go here, go there, do this, do that. I worked so hard to build my career, and I couldn’t accept that kind of treatment. I’m not a puppet,” Osimhen said. He also revealed that incoming Napoli coach Antonio Conte wanted him to stay. “As soon as he arrived, Conte called me into his office and said he was aware of the situation but that, despite everything, he wanted me to stay. I said I would have liked to work with him, but I had already made my decision. I didn’t want to keep working in a place where I didn’t feel happy.” Now in his second season at Galatasaray, Osimhen says he has rediscovered his happiness in Istanbul. “I found a club and a city that I love. As soon as you arrive in Istanbul, you understand why anyone who has played here has fallen in love with the team and the people. I had never experienced anything like it,” he said. Osimhen will face familiar Italian opposition tonight as Galatasaray take on Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League knockout play-off.

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Morocco 2026: Super Falcons to Face Indomitable Lionesses in Two Games

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As part of their preparations for this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco, Cup holders and 10-time champions Nigeria will face off with Cameroon in two friendly matches in Yaounde within the FIFA Women’s International Window of 24th February – 7th March 2026. Specifically, the Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses will clash in the Cameroonian capital on Saturday, 28th February, and then again on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026. It will be recalled that both teams clashed in a friendly match prior to last year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations also hosted by Morocco, and the Falcons ran away 2-0 winners at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, MON said: “We have concluded everything that has to do with the two friendly matches, in conjunction with our counterpart body in Cameroon, FECAFOOT. Our commitment is to ensure that the Super Falcons are well-prepared to retain their WAFCON title in Morocco and qualify for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil.” FECAFOOT General Secretary, Isaac Mandong, said: “We are excited about the opportunity to host the Nigeria national team and to strengthen the ties between our two federations through this collaboration.” The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations for 17th March – 3rd April in the Kingdom of Morocco. All four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify directly to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil. The Super Falcons won their 10th Women AFCON title in Morocco last summer, in the process defeating Tunisia, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and hosts Morocco.

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FA Cup 2025-26 Fifth Round Draw: Newcastle United vs Manchester City And Full Fixtures List

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The fifth round of the FA Cup for the 2025-26 season has been drawn, with eight matches scheduled for the weekend of March 7–8, 2026. The draw, held ahead of Monday’s game between Macclesfield and Brentford, was conducted by former England stars Joe Cole and Karen Carney. Teams are now preparing to battle for a place in the quarter-finals. Each club that progresses from this round will receive £238,500 from the 2025-26 competition prize fund. Final match schedules, including kickoff times, will be confirmed after discussions with the clubs, broadcasters, and local authorities. Fifth-Round Fixtures: Fulham v Southampton Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland Newcastle United v Manchester City Leeds United v Norwich City Mansfield Town v Arsenal Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool Wrexham v Chelsea West Ham United v Macclesfield or Brentford

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Super Eagles To Face Jordan In March Friendly Ahead Of FIFA World Cup Verdict

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The Nigerian Super Eagles are set to face Jordan in an international friendly in Amman this March. Jordan plans to use the match as part of their preparations ahead of their debut appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s participation, however, hinges on FIFA’s upcoming decision regarding the country’s eligibility protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to the Jordan clash, the Super Eagles are reportedly in discussions to arrange another friendly against Iran later in March. Jordan, coached by Jamal Sellami, will make their first-ever World Cup appearance this summer and have been drawn into a challenging group alongside defending champions Argentina, Algeria, and Austria.

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