The Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) and the Nationwide Sports activities Fee (NSC) will meet subsequent week to determine who will lead the Tremendous Eagles as they put together for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
At the moment, Augustine Eguavoen, a former worldwide, is serving as caretaker coach. He helped the group qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after stepping in when the NFF couldn’t appoint a everlasting coach in time.
Whereas Eguavoen’s efforts have been praised, there’s a debate about whether or not he ought to proceed as head coach. Some inside the NFF favor to rent a overseas coach however are involved concerning the monetary prices concerned.
Sources recommend that the NSC helps Eguavoen remaining in cost. They imagine appointing a brand new coach now wouldn’t be excellent because of the restricted time earlier than the Tremendous Eagles’ subsequent match in opposition to Rwanda.
The end result of this assembly will form the group’s preparation for the World Cup qualifiers and determine whether or not Eguavoen stays or a brand new coach is introduced in.
