Augustine Eguavoen Set to Leave Super Eagles Job As German Coach Hints on Imminent Appointment
- Bruno Labbadia has hinted that has sorted the logistics problems that earlier prevented him from the Super Eagles coaching job
- The NFF earlier announced the appointment of the German tactician, but the deal collapsed due to technical issues
- Labbadia has taken to social media to announce that he is beginning a 'new chapter' as he accompanied the post with the Nigerian flag
German tactician Bruno Labbadia has hinted that he is starting a new chapter with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Last month, the Nigeria Football Federation announced Labbadia's appointment, but the deal collapsed due to logistics problems.
It seems Labbadia has sorted out those issues with the NFF. The 58-year-old posted a picture on his Instagram handle with the caption “New Chapter,” - accompanied by a Nigerian flag.
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On August 27, a statement from the NFF general secretary Mohammed Sanusi announced the appointment of Labbadia.
The statement said:
“The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect.”
Days later, reports had it that the former VfL Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen coach Bruno Labbadia rejected the offer to become Nigeria's next head coach.
According to GOAL, the 58-year-old tactician was ready to take the job as the two parties were just still polishing up minor details before the coach could hit the ground running.
The NFF later blamed "tax details" for scuppering its plan to install Bruno Labbadia as the 37th Super Eagles head coach.
Technical director Augustine Eguavoen was drafted to take charge of the AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda.
However, on Wednesday, September 18, Labbadia took to his social media handles to announce that he is starting a new role in Nigeria. He wrote:
"New chapter" and accompanied it with a Nigerian flag.
This comes less than one month before the Super Eagles take on Libya in a doubleheader clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Nigeria host the Knights at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on October 7 before playing the return leg in Tripoli, one week later.
NFF denies Schafer appointment
Legit.ng earlier reported that an NFF official denied that Winfried Schafer had reached an agreement to become the Super Eagles' head coach
Viral reports claimed Schafer agreed to terms with the federation, with an official announcement expected soon.
In response to the mixed reactions trailing the rumoured appointment of the former Cameroon boss, a senior NFF official has addressed the situation.
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