President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has dismissed claims that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle could be lured away from the job by other African teams, The PUNCH reports.
Chelle recently guided Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and despite failing to win a fourth title, he received the backing of the players to remain in charge.
However, reports began to emerge after the tournament that countries such as Tunisia, Guinea, Angola and his former employers, Mali, were interested in hiring him.
According to multiple sources, Tunisian football authorities have sounded out the coach and are reportedly willing to offer a salary of around $100,000 per month.
Amid the interest from these countries, Gusau has reiterated the coach’s commitment to the Super Eagles job.
“We still have a one-year contract with Eric, and whatever interest anyone shows in him will have to wait until his contract expires,” Gusau said on Tuesday.
“It’s not just about interest in him because he has gotten results with the Super Eagles. Even if they offer him more money, do they have the necessary materials for him to work with?
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