Tremendous Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen is presently recuperating in Belgium after present process a significant medical process, Soccernet.ng studies.
The surgical procedure, postponed a number of instances to permit Eguavoen to concentrate on the Tremendous Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification marketing campaign, was reportedly profitable, with follow-up therapies already deliberate.
In his absence, Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede has stepped in to handle the Tremendous Eagles B staff, with assist from Rangers supervisor Fidelis Ilechukwu.
The pair has been tasked with main the staff in a vital 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) playoff towards Ghana’s Black Galaxies.
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Talking forward of the encounter, Ogunmodede recognised the difficulties Nigeria has confronted towards Ghana’s Black Galaxies up to now however emphasised the essential must safe qualification for the nation.
“We all know historical past has not been honest with us as a rustic. So, we’ve determined not to concentrate to what historical past has performed to us. We pay most consideration to the current and what the long run holds for us. We all know how essential it’s for us to qualify. If we qualify, we have now a great future for ourselves—for the gamers, for the coaches, and for the nation and the incoming technology of footballers within the nation. We have to give the whole lot to be a great marketplace for the league. To whom a lot is given, a lot is predicted.” he instructed NFFtv.
Eguavoen, who additionally serves because the Nigeria Soccer Federation’s (NFF) Technical Director, was briefly appointed to guide the Tremendous Eagles pending the arrival of a international head coach. Nonetheless, his well being challenges have required a short lived delegation of his duties.
The Eagles B staff will face Ghana in Uyo, hoping to safe a spot within the CHAN event, set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania subsequent yr.
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