Technical Director of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) Augustine Eguavoen has made a powerful case for appointing a homegrown coach to guide the Tremendous Eagles, Soccernet.ng reviews.
Talking amid the continuing seek for a substantive head coach, Eguavoen believes a neighborhood tactician is greatest suited to know the distinctive challenges of Nigerian soccer and join with the group’s passionate fanbase.
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The Tremendous Eagles have been with out a everlasting supervisor since Finidi George stepped down after a turbulent stint within the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Finidi’s tenure, marked by a 2–1 loss to Benin and a 1–1 draw with South Africa, ended with the previous Enyimba supervisor citing the NFF’s choice to pursue a overseas technical adviser as a key consider his resignation.
Eguavoen, who stepped in to information the group, efficiently led Nigeria to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a recreation to spare.
Nevertheless, with the 2026 World Cup qualifiers resuming in March, Eguavoen has pressured the urgency of appointing a brand new coach.
“All fingers have to be on deck. We need to attempt to qualify for the World Cup,” Eguavoen informed Kennis FM as per Legit.
“March is simply across the nook. If now we have to do one thing concerning the group, we have to do it shortly. That particular person ought to are available as quickly as doable, calm down, so we will focus on, tweak issues, alternate concepts, and plan the best way ahead.”
Whereas reviews counsel the NFF has held discussions with overseas coaches, Eguavoen stays agency in his perception {that a} native coach is the higher alternative.
“The sooner, the higher. We should always keep at house for the selection of head coach,” he added.
“The technical crew must be expanded, however the head coach ought to be homegrown as a result of we perceive the scenario and really feel the heart beat of the individuals.”
The Tremendous Eagles presently sit fifth of their World Cup qualifying group with three factors from 4 matches.
They’re set to face group leaders Rwanda in Kigali earlier than internet hosting Zimbabwe on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium.
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