The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly set to settle the unpaid salaries of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle before the 2025 African Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco.

The Malian tactician is reported to be owed three months’ salary and bonuses by the federation.

This was disclosed by BBC Sport journalist Oluwashina Okeleji via X on Tuesday, December 9.

“Nigeria coach Eric Chelle is owed three months’ salary and bonuses ahead of the AFCON,” Okeleji wrote.

“The Malian, who led the Eagles to the 2026 World Cup playoff, has however yet to make an official complaint to his employers (the NFF) about the non-payment of his salary.”

In response to the reports, a top official of the NFF disclosed that the unpaid salaries and bonuses will be settled soon.

“Eric came to see us, and we explained the processes. His money will be paid. We have paid him even ahead before, and this time, we are waiting for cash backing from finance. The money on paper has been paid, and the coach is aware,” the source said.

“When they paid him two months ahead, all these were not glorified, and we don’t need this now,” he added.

Meanwhile, Eric Chelle is expected to name his final 28-man squad for the 2025 AFCON finals before the deadline on Thursday, December 11.

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