Grant linked with Nigeria

Avram Grant

Sky Sports understands the Nigerian FA wants Avram Grant to manage the team during the Africa Cup of Nations.

Former coach Stephen Keshi was sacked on October 16 after a poor run of results but on Thursday The report confirmed that Keshi was returning to the job. The decision surely leaves Grant out until perhaps the future.

Grant, who succeeded Jose Mourinho as Chelsea manager in 2007 and also managed Portsmouth and West Ham in the Premier League, led BEC Tero to victory in Thailand’s Toyota Cup earlier this month.

During his time in charge at Stamford Bridge, Grant led Chelsea to the Champions League final in 2008 and runner-up spot in the Premier League in the same season.