Stephen Keshi has reportedly demanded
that for him to sign a new contract to remain as Nigeria coach, his
salary has to be increased.
According to africanfootball.com, 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, he 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.
N5m a month! Chill...is this N5m paid
whenever they are in football season, or that's just the money they pay
him every month...for the rest of his life???!
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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