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.
Let us know what you think ...does he deserve to be paid that much..YES or NO?
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