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The Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, has tasked the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to hire a competent foreign coach for the Super Eagles.
According to ThisDay, the minister urged the NFF to appoint a reputable and competent coach who can qualify Nigeria for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and command respect from the Super Eagles.
This decision follows the dismissal of former coach and ex-international Finidi George due to Nigeria’s disappointing performances in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and the Benin Republic.
The Super Eagles failed to secure a victory in either of their June qualifiers. They managed a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Uyo but then suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in Abidjan, leaving their qualification hopes in jeopardy.
With only three points from their first four games, Nigeria sits in fifth place in Group C, necessitating victories in all six remaining matches to have a chance at qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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