By Seyi Babalola
Eric Chelle admitted he couldn’t turn down the opportunity to manage Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
The former Mali international was named Super Eagles head coach this week.
Chelle stepped down from his previous role at Algerian club, MC Oran on Saturday.
The 47-year-old led MC Oran to a 1-0 win over ES Setif in an Algerian Cup match on Saturday.
The former defender claimed that he refused MC Oran executives’ request to continue in command of the squad.
”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).