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NFF Deadline: List Of Football Legends That Applied To Coach Super Eagles
With Jose Peseiro’s departure last month, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is looking for a competent coach to lead the three-time African champions to greater heights.
The stakes are high, as the World Cup qualifiers are just three months away.
The NFF is making sure everything is right, with a diverse number of applicants contending for the position.
Local football legends like Emmanuel Amuneke, Sunday Oliseh, Finidi George, Daniel Amokachi, and_ Antonio Conceicao, alongside other experienced coaches, have applied for the position.
An anonymous source close to the NFF revealed their commitment to securing the best candidate to lead the Super Eagles. The focus is on sustaining the recent positive momentum of the team and_ ensuring a quick transition for the upcoming fixtures. The selected coach must possess tactical skills and_ also leadership qualities to manage a squad filled with talent and_ potential.
Augustine Eguavoen, the NFF’s technical director, is set to take charge of the team for the upcoming friendlies against Ghana and_ Mali. This temporary arrangement emphasizes the urgency of finding a permanent solution to guide the national team through the crucial phase ahead.
The recent applications, including notable names like Emmanuel Amuneke, Finidi George, Sunday Oliseh, Samson Siasia, Sylvanus Okpala, and_ Michael Nsien, Each applicant brings a unique blend of experience, knowledge, and_ passion for the game, making the selection process all the more challenging for the NFF.
