Former Tremendous Eagles and Actual Madrid midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju, has revealed he could be open to teaching Nigeria after Finidi George resigned, Soccernet.ng stories.
The 53-year-old spent three years with Los Blancos after impressing with the Flying Eagles on the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Though he by no means performed for the senior crew as a result of overseas participant quota, Adepoju scored 27 targets in 67 video games for the Actual Madrid B crew, lifting the Segunda División B title.
Adepoju, who holds a UEFA Professional Teaching License himself, revealed he could be open to returning to the dugout on the Managing Madrid podcast, hinting at the potential of taking up the vacant teaching place of the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria.
“We had a number of gamers within the Castilla crew who’re good coaches right this moment, and we didn’t see it on the time. I’ve a UEFA Professional license myself, so if there’s a chance, I wouldn’t thoughts. I’m open. I as soon as coached Capturing Stars in Nigeria, however I haven’t coached since then,” the 1994 AFCON winner mentioned.
Adepoju spent most of his energetic soccer profession in Spain, taking part in for Racing Santander and Actual Sociedad after leaving Actual Madrid. He additionally had a quick stint in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad, earlier than transferring on to Turkey, the place he performed for Samsunspor.
The previous Nigerian worldwide had a quick spell with Cyprus aspect, AEL Limassol earlier than handing his boots in 2006, drawing the curtains on an 18-year soccer profession.
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