Hassan Shehata claims he has
been offered the chance to lead
Nigeria at the World Cup after
guiding Egypt to the African
Nations Cup title.


The Pharaohs coach, who has
been in charge of the north
Africans since 2004, is highly
regarded on the continent and a
1-0 victory over Ghana further
increased his status.
The win in Angola was a third in
succession and with the
Egyptians having failed to qualify
for the global showpiece in South
Africa, it could offer Shehata
further possibilities.
"They expressed an interest in
hiring me to take charge of their
team during the World Cup,'' the
60-year-old told television
station Modern Sport.
Under-fire Shaibu Amodu is
currently in charge of the Super
Eagles, who finished third at the
Nations Cup.
But reports are rife in Nigeria
that he could relinquish the
position before the World Cup,
where his side are pooled in
Group B alongside Argentina,
South Korea and Greece.
Shehata added that if he does
take charge it will be on a
temporary basis, but conceded
the ultimate decision lay with his
current employers.
He added: "It will be a great
honour for me to work in the
World Cup. But the Egyptian FA
will have the final word on
whether I could work with
Nigeria on a temporary basis.''
Egypt narrowly missed out on a
place at the World Cup after
losing 1-0 to Algeria in a play-off
in Sudan after both sides
finished level on points and goal
difference during regular
qualifying.

Source: http://www.myespn.go.com/s/conversations/show/story/snet-735099

Na wa o! Every coach now claims interest from Nigeria. Wasn't Shehata in charge when Egypt was completely outplayed & beaten blue & black by USA at last years Confederation cup? Give me a Samson Siasia anytime, anyday. . . .he's got what it takes. We definitely do not need Shehata or any other foreign coach.

Well. .d same egyptian team outplayed & beat nigeria black & blue. .dnt 4get dey held brazil to ransom at d same confed cup