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NFF Faces Crisis of Confidence Over Chelle's Exorbitant Salary from NFF

NFF Faces Crisis of Confidence Over Chelle's Exorbitant Salary from NFF

Former Nigerian footballer Garba Lawal questions the NFF's ability to sustain Super Eagles coach Austin Ikpeazu's $100,000 monthly salary amid concerns over financial mismanagement. Lawal says the federation is struggling to balance its finances with player salaries.

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Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has questioned the Nigerian Football Federation's (NFF) ability to sustain the $100,000 monthly salary of Super Eagles head coach Eric Tareiki Chelle, amid concerns over the federation's financial stability. The NFF had agreed to pay Chelle a substantial monthly wage as part of his contract, but Lawal is raising doubts about the federation's capacity to meet this commitment. This raises questions about the long-term sustainability of Chelle's employment and the overall direction of Nigerian football under the NFF.

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