Stephen Keshi has reportedly demanded a
significant salary hike to sign a new contract
to remain as Nigeria coach.
According to africanfootball.com on Tuesday,
Keshi, who announced last week that his
contract with the Nigeria Football Federation
had expired after the Super Eagles crashed
out of the World Cup following their 2-0
defeat by France, told President Goodluck
Jonathan that he will sign a new deal if the
NFF agrees to pay him N10m a month. The
former Nigeria captain received N5m a
month in his initial contract.
Africanfootball.com reported that Keshi made
the demand when he met with Jonathan at the
Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on arrival from the
World Cup in Brazil. He was also said to have
demanded that his new salary be paid upfront
to avoid the delays he suffered in the
previous deal, as well as the recall of his
former assistant Sylvanus Okpalla.
A top official at the Presidential Villa told
africanfootball.com, “He (Keshi) demanded
for N10m a month, which he wants to be
paid upfront to check any delays.
“He also wanted what he called a free hand as
regards his team selection and preparations,
saying he no longer wishes to deal with the
technical committee.He also wanted Okpalla
back to his backroom staff.
“The President has assured him that his
demands will be considered.”
Meanwhile, Keshi pocketed a total of
$300,000 when he led Nigeria to the last 16
of the World Cup, africanfootball.com has
learned.
He reportedly got $260,000 as appearance
fee for the World Cup .
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