Italian legend explained reason he turned down Super Eagles job

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Italian football legend Fabio Cannavaro has revealed the reason he turned down the opportunity to handle Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

Since the voluntary resignation of George Finidi the 3-time African champions has being without a substantive coach.

Former Real Madrid defender said he prefer to wait on the opportunity to handle teams either in Italy or Europe.

“I had offers from Nigeria [national team] and Iranian clubs, but I want to wait for Serie A and European clubs until December.

“After that, I may start travelling again,” La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation Austin Eguavoen is expected to be on the team’s bench for the upcoming qualifiers.