Super Eagles' preparation for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers is jeopardized by the delay in appointing a new coach. With the technical department handling squad selection, the team risks starting the qualifiers without a head coach’s influence. The NFF is considering four foreign candidates for the position.
The Super Eagles are facing potential complications for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers due to a delay in appointing a new head coach. As the September qualifiers approach, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has yet to finalize the coach's appointment, leaving the technical department to prepare the provisional squad. This scenario could hinder the incoming coach’s ability to select his preferred players and establish his strategy from the outset.
Sources from SCORENigeria reveal that if the new coach is not appointed soon, he may have to work with a squad chosen by the technical team, potentially impacting his ability to influence team selection. The Super Eagles are set to start their AFCON campaign with a home match against Benin before facing Rwanda in an away fixture.
The NFF’s technical committee is currently considering four foreign candidates for the coaching position: Herve Renard, Eric Chelle, Tom Saintfiet, and Steve McClaren. The delay in this decision is creating unease, as a lack of a confirmed coach might disrupt the team’s preparation and performance in the upcoming qualifiers
