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Augustine Eguavoen steps down from Super Eagles interim coach role

Former Nigeria international Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from his role as the interim coach of the Super Eagles, Afrosport reports. The 59-year-old, who is the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) Technical Director, was appointed to lead the Eagles in their opening two qualifying matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Benin Republic and Rwanda, respectively. After talks broke down with German manager Bruno Labbadia...

Flying Eagles Coach Aliyu Zubairu

NFF appoints Aliyu Zubairu as Flying Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Aliyu Zubairu as head coach of the Under-20 National team, Afrosport reports. Zubairu's appointment was approved by the Executive Committee after the recommendation of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee of the NFF. Aliyu Zubairu, who led El-Kanemi Warriors to win the President Federation Cup in June and also ensured their promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Eguavoen to lead Nigeria as German tax laws squashes NFF, Labbadia deal

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Eguavoen to lead Nigeria as German tax laws squashes NFF, Labbadia deal

The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has announced that its proposed deal with German tactician Bruno Labbadia has been called off due to what the football federation referred to as stringent regulations from German tax authorities, Afrosport reports. According to their statement on their social media handles, the deal to bring in Labbadia as head coach has been chalked off due to some unforeseen financial differences. In...

NFF to reconstitute NPFL, NWFL, NNL and NLO boards

NFF publicises vacancy for Flying Eagles manager role

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has publicised the vacancy for the role of manager of the men's U-20 side, the Flying Eagles. The announcement, which on the NFF website, noted that candidates must possess at least a CAF B Coaching License and must have been in football coaching for at least five years, They must also be conversant with Nigeria’s domestic game, possess strong leadership qualities...

NFF to appoint foreign technical adviser for Super Eagles

Where Finidi George got it wrong as Super Eagles coach

Finidi George brought an end to his brief spell as Nigeria coach on June 15 by tendering his resignation letter. The former Enyimba manager did not delay his decision after the Super Eagles’ poor results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June. Nigeria held South Africa to a 1-1 draw in Uyo and then travelled to Abidjan to lose 2-1 to neighbours, Benin. The...