Nigerians React To Mourinho's Sack

The blogosphere (Nigeria twitter) has been buzzing following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho by the board of English Premier League champions, Chelsea football club.

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His sack comes just seven months after leading the London team to a Barclays Premier League title last season.

The 52-year-old Portuguese had been in his second spell at the club, taking charge in June 2013 but was given the marching orders, after a slow start to the season which has left the team lying in the 16 position on the log after 16 games.

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As usual, the shocking dismissal of the “Special one” has got the social media buzzing and Nigeria Twitter isn’t left out.

Read what Nigerians are saying about Mourinho’s sack below:

Although Chelsea FC said the club and Jose Mourinho parted company by mutual consent, BBC reports he was sacked.

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The club has also stated there are no plans to make any further comment until a new appointment is made.

But reports in some quarters indicate that former Real Madrid coach, Juande Ramos and former Russia coach, Guus Hiddink, are surprise candidates being considered as a potential caretaker manager by after the board decided to sack José Mourinho before the end of the season.