Augustine Eguavoen Steps Down As Super Eagles Coach: 5 Crucial Points From His Exit Speech
- Augustine Eguavoen has left his role as the Super Eagles handler following the conclusion of the matches against Benin and Rwanda
- The tactician reiterated that he was only saddled with the responsibility of managing the two 2025 AFCON qualifiers
- He made the announcement shortly after Nigeria's 0-0 draw with Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday
Augustine Eguavoen, a technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, has officially resigned as the Super Eagles' handler.
The 59-year-old has left the role after leading the team to claim four points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda.
Recall that the former Super Eagles defender was drafted to the position after German manager Bruno Labbadia turned down the offer from the NFF, Daily Post reports.
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Eguavoen was responsible for the two games, and his team defeated Benin 3-0 inside the Godwill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
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He then led the squad to a 0-0 draw with Rwanda at the Amahro Stadium in Kigali as Nigeria go top of Group D of the qualifiers with 4 points.
Shortly after the game against the Wasps, the tactician announced that his job was done, and he thanked the NFF leadership and the players.
5 crucial points from Eguavoen's exit speech
1. Mandate for Two Games
Eguavoen reiterated that he was only contacted to handle the matches against Benin and Rwanda.
"I have been given a mandate to handle two games."
2. Praise for the team
The manager thanked the NFF and his boys for assisting him in getting the results.
"I would want to say I am very pleased with the boys, and again, thanks to the NFF leadership, and all the boys supported me in terms of discipline and working hard."
3. Uncertainty regarding Libya
Nigeria take on Libya in a doubleheader in October and Eguavoen stated that he was not told about handling the fixtures.
"I can't talk about Libya because I haven't been told."
4. Readiness to assist future coaches
The ex-international says he will be willing to assist whoever is appointed as the next gaffer.
"But I can talk about it a little bit in case we have another coach."
5. Desire to stay close to the team
Eguavoen wants to maintain his closeness with the squad.
"I want to be closer to the team as it should be, and I can give inside story and inside information that we need to be able to overcome Libya."
Finidi speaks on Super Eagles players
Legit.ng earlier reported that former Super Eagles coach Finidi George explained that the interim coach’s success with the Super Eagles is largely due to the players' improved fitness and form.
The former Real Betis boss reflected on his own brief stint in charge, admitting that he struggled to get the squad into peak condition to maximise their performance.
The Super Eagles are soaring with confidence, particularly after their victory against the Republic of Benin in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
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