Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed that the process for a new head coach for the Super Eagles is almost at the stage. The NFF is being meticulous about the choice of coach for the senior national team to get the best person for the job, so that Nigerians won’t query the final choice upon announcement. The body had sealed the deal with Bruno Labbadia as the Eagles coach before meddlesomeness on the part of the agent with unreasonable demands scuttled the effort. However, Gusau stated that the new coach being considered will take the Eagles to the next level. Gusau emphasized that the NFF is determined to select a coach who will bring success and progress to the Super Eagles, ensuring that the team continues to excel on the international stage. He also mentioned that the NFF is working diligently to finalize the selection process in a timely manner, with an announcement expected soon.
Gusau has defended recent national team coaching appointments, adding that merit is the major factor considered by the football house. He stated that interim coach Austin Eguavoen was given the leeway to appoint those he would work with, and the NFF Technical Director opted for the choice of Rangers International FC’s Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars, who he affirmed were the two best young coaches currently in the league.
The appointment of Aliyu Zubairu was based on the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Committee. He stated that the committee looked at merit and gave them an opportunity to look at who is best suited for the position based on current form and the one to give them what they want.
