NFF says: “We thank the coaches and team officials for their service to the nation and wish them success in their future endeavours,”
By Uzor Odigbo
Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from that position with immediate effect.
The NFF has in the meantime withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the coaches and terminated the appointment of the entire technical crew of the team with immediate effect.
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A new crew will be announced after a proper review to lead the new charge of reinvigorating the Super Eagles to face future challenges appropriately.
“We thank the coaches and team officials for their service to the nation and wish them success in their future endeavours,” said NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi.
TheNiche had reported on February 7 how the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) named former International Emmanuel Amuneke the new head coach of the Super Eagles. It also retained Augustine Eguavoen as Interim Technical Adviser.
A statement by NFF General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi said the development was part of moves to reconstitute the technical committee of the national team.-
It reads: “The NFF Board has approved a recommendation of the Technical and Development Committee retaining Augustine Eguavoen as Technical Director/Technical Adviser (interim) while Emmanuel Amuneke becomes the Chief Coach of the Super Eagles.”