NFF Reportedly Agrees Deal With German Tactician to Become Super Eagles Coach, Set for Unveiling
- The Nigerian Football Federation are close to appointing a permanent manager for the Super Eagles
- Multiple reports in the media suggest an agreement is close with German manager Winfried Schafer
- The German is set to take over after NFF’s negotiation with compatriot Bruno Labbadia collapsed
The Nigeria Football Federation has reportedly agreed to a deal with German tactician Winfried Schäfer to become the next Super Eagles' permanent manager.
The national team have been without a permanent manager since the resignation of legendary former footballer Finidi George after just two matches in charge.
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Finidi had a short reign after the team picked up one point in two games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in June, and the federation planned to technically demote him.
German manager Bruno Labbadia was announced as the next manager last month, but talks broke down due to stringent German tax laws, forcing the federation to turn to Augustine Eguavoen.
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NFF set to appoint Winfried Schafer
According to Guardian NG, the NFF have moved closer to reaching an agreement with 74-year-old German Schafer and he could be unveiled by the end of the month.
Schafer, who has previously managed Cameroon, Thailand, and Jamaica, is billed to take charge of Nigeria’s senior national team. He led the Indomitable Lions to AFCON 2002 victory.
His last managerial job was in charge of Qatari Stars League side Al-Khor in 2021. As seen in an official statement, he was in charge of the team for 11 months before his contract was terminated.
If the appointment goes ahead, he will become the sixth German manager to take charge of the Nigerian national team after Labbadia's deal collapsed, the last being Franco-German boss Gernot Rohr.
Why Peseiro quit Super Eagles job
Legit.ng reported on Jose Peseiro explaining his decision to quit as the Super Eagles head coach despite the federation’s efforts to tie him down to a new contract.
The Portuguese manager led the three-time African champions to AFCON 2023 final and he admitted he had decided to quit the role regardless of the outcome.
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