The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to bring in a foreign technical adviser for the Senior Men’s National Team, Super Eagles, in response to recent disappointing performances under coach Finidi George.
Following its board meeting on Wednesday, the Executive Committee announced that it “has resolved to appoint an expatriate Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles in the coming weeks, ahead of the AFCON qualifiers and the remaining FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.”
“The Committee decided to strengthen the NFF Technical Department by bringing in more skilled personnel. Additionally, the Technical and Development Sub-Committee will be restructured with immediate effect,” stated a communique released after the meeting.
However, the communique did not specify whether the current Super Eagles coach would work alongside the new foreign tactician once hired or if there would be a change in coaching staff.
While apologising to Nigerians for the dismal output and subsequent very poor returns in four out of 10 matches in the ongoing qualification series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, the Executive Committee pledged to work assiduously and put necessary measures in place to ensure a better-prepared squad ahead of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers in September this year and the resumption of the World Cup qualifiers in March 2025.
Meanwhile, the Board expressed displeasure with the poor attitude of some of the players toward national assignment and unanimously decided in favour of a more robust scouting programme of outstanding Nigeria-eligible players from across the world, who can add tremendous value to the nation’s flagship team.
Many football analysts have questioned the Super Eagles coach’s technical and tactical prowess after superintending over two poorly executed matches in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers.
The Nigerian side forced South Africa to a draw in Uyo before succumbing to Benin Republic in an away encounter three days later.
