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.
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