The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will decide the new coach for the men’s senior national team, the Super Eagles on Thursday, April 18 in Abuja.
News Central reports that the Super Eagles have been without a substantive coach for almost two months since Jose Peseiro’s departure upon the expiration of his contract in February 2024.
Peseiro led the team to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Since then, there have been delays in the appointment of a new Coach.
The delays in the appointment process has raised concerns, especially as the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic is just six weeks away.
Meanwhile, there is a growing consensus for the NFF to consider hiring a foreign coach with a proven track record to command respect and discipline among the Super Eagles players.
The NFF released the shortlist of those vying for the coaching job, which includes three foreign coaches.
Nigerian player and former Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke made the shortlist as one of the final candidates.
Others include:
Michael Nsien (Nigerian-American), Danny Bujis (the Netherlands), Domnece Torrent (Spain), and Toni Conceicao (Portugal).
While the majority of the NFF technical committee members lean towards a foreign coach, the final decision rests with the NFF executive committee.
