The newly appointed manager of the Super Eagles, Bruno Labbadia, has declined the position.
This shocking event happened just under two weeks before important Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda, as the German publication Kicker reported.
Naija News recalls that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had earlier announced Labbadia’s appointment, designating him as the replacement for Finidi George, who stepped down in May.
“Bruno Labbadia will be the 37th head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF confirms an agreement with the German coach to lead the senior national team,” the NFF’s statement read.
However, with only a few days remaining until he was set to assume his role, the NFF may have acted prematurely.
Reports from Kicker indicate that while the financial aspects were mainly agreed upon, significant organizational matters were still pending, ultimately leading to Labbadia’s decision to decline the offer.
Sources familiar with…