The search for a new coach for the senior national team of Nigeria appears to have come to an end with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) finally settling for one of the three coaches shortlisted for the job, OwnGoalNigeria.com understands.
Some sources in France say former coach of Mali Eric Chelle is set to be named the new coach of the senior national team of Nigeria in two weeks time, after turning down the chance to return to his previous role as the coach of Mali.
Chelle was sacked as the coach of the Malian side after two year at the helm, but a revolt by the players forced the football federation into a U-Turn and approaches were made for him to return back to his role.
However he appears to have move on and has his sight on the coaching job of Nigeria, after meeting with top officials of the NFF last week during a meeting for the engagement of a new coach for the senior national team of Nigeria.
He is said to also have the approval and backing of a former president of the NFF who is convinced that the coach who led Mali to the last AFCON has what it takes to rescue the Super Eagles fading hopes of making it to the next world cup in 2026.
The NFF like we reported are also sizing up two other options in Steve McClaren and Tom Saintfeit with Herve Renard not seen as a viable option due to his financial demands.
A member of the technical committee of the football house declined to make comments when contacted on the news, but went ahead to say the former Lens defender ticks the right boxes for the kind of coach that can make a positive impact in the team.
According to the member, the final decision will be made next week and any report for now is just speculation until an official announcement is made by the NFF.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
