Eric Chelle has admitted that he couldn’t resist the opportunity to take on the role of managing the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The former Mali international was appointed as head coach of the national team this week. Despite stepping down from his previous position at Algerian club MC Oran on Saturday,
Chelle led the team to a 1-0 victory over ES Setif in an Algerian Cup match. He disclosed that he turned down the pleas of MC Oran officials to stay on as coach.
“I thank the Hamraoua fans, the inhabitants of Oran and all Algerians for their welcome and their support.
“The MCO will always have a special place in my heart,” Chelle said during his interaction with the media after the game.
“This is my last meeting with you and it marks the end of my adventure here.
“From Monday, I will be in Nigeria to start a new chapter.
‘The MCO officials insisted that I continue, but one cannot refuse to lead the one of the best teams in Africa and the world,” he added.
Chelle is expected to arrive Nigeria on Monday to sign his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
