The board of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) will begin deliberations on the three men shortlisted for the vacant role of the coach of the senior national team of Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.comreports.
Following the exit of Jose Peseiro upon the expiration of his contract in February, the NFF declared the post vacant opening the door for interested coaches to fill the void ahead of the resumption of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Yesterday, the technical committee narrowed the over 40 applications received to just three names after agreeing to settle for a foreign coach, which they feel is best for the team in view of their crucial position in their group in the world cup qualifiers. Super Eagles are currently third two points behind log leaders Rwanda.
Speaking to OwnGoalNigeria.com, a member of the technical committee revealed the criteria they used in picking the three names recommended to the board of the NFF for consideration.
” We ( Technical Committee) checked their past jobs, salary expectations as well as qualifications. Then more importantly we looked at their experience on the African scene. I think that is key but it isn’t the ultimate. Names were recommended in order of who we see as first, second and third choice respectively, but whoever gets it will no doubt worth it and Nigerians will be happy with the choice”, he said.
Speaking further he said a role has been assigned to the current interim coach of the team Finidi George, who was an assistant to Peseiro. Even though the new coach is expected to pick his assistants he will however be compelled to retain the coach of Enyimba to act as the go between the new technical crew and the players owing to his better understanding of the team.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
