The favourite for the vacant managerial job of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will make a decision on returning back to his post as the coach of Mali only after studying the offer from Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Chelle who was dismissed as the coach of Mali after the last round of games in the world cup qualifiers is wanted back with his players threatening to revolt, if he isn’t returned to the post he held for two years.
Their desire to have him back came at a time when he has moved up the ladder in the race to be the new coach of the senior national team of Nigeria, following the exit of Finidi George.
Although he is facing stiff competition from the former coach of Gambia in Tom Saintfeit, the 47 year old still has the backing of many of the power brokers in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), making him to believe that an offer is likely on its way.
It is why he has kept the Malian federation in the dark about his next move. He is also fascinated about the opportunity to manage a team as big as the Super Eagles and from all available metrics he will earn more than he was earning with Mali.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
