Amid the talks about the Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi leaving the team for South African Bafana Bafana, the speculations regarding his potential replacement have started circulating in the media.
Photo: Carlos Queiroz
According to Naija FC, the rumour goes as follows: if the Big Boss and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) don't reach the agreement on his contract extension, current Iran coach Carlos Queiroz might take over the Eagles.
It has been learnt that Cote d'Ivoire are also "hunting" for the former Manchester United assistant manager, who concludes his assignment with Team Melli after 2014 FIFA World Cup currently being held in Brazil.
Meanwhile the 61-year-old coach, confirming his quit, made an ambiguous remark regarding his future plans, hinting however that they will be linked with an African team.
"It's not so difficult because of the team concerned, which has many players playing in top-flight European teams, but it will be difficult because it will be in a very competitive African environment. It's very difficult to qualify for a World Cup from this continent. But I can't say yet the name of the country and I haven't yet made my decision."
The Portuguese also claimed he had turned down offers from clubs in Brazil and England.
However there have not been any official comments on either on the issue of Stephen Keshi quitting or Queiroz becoming the team's new coach.
Finally! we know who was chosen as the main coach of the three lions. Sixty one years old Sam Alladyce has been named as replacement for Hodgson. He expressed his delight at getting the position. “ I want to add my influence to the great work being done across the development teams at St. George’s Park – a facility I have used with my previous clubs" He said. For more read here www.naij.com
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