Nigeria, March 10 -- Online rumor had spread that the North African club was considering replacing Amine Benhachem with the coach of the Nigerian national team.

The report claimed that Chelle was eager to lead the Moroccan team despite her current role as head coach of Nigeria's senior national team.



Still among Morocco's best football teams, Wydad Casablanca is now near the top of the local league standings, behind city rivals Raja Casablanca.

Among football fans wondering whether the coach might be considering leaving the Nigerian national team while still under contract, the rumours immediately sparked controversy.



The News Chronicle notes that the Nigeria Football Federation acted fast to quell the rumour, claiming that the...