The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly concluded its search for a new manager for the Super Eagles, with an official announcement expected soon.
The senior men’s national football team has been without a permanent manager since Finidi George’s unexpected departure following a disappointing defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification series against the Republic of Benin.
During the extensive search that followed Finidi’s exit, numerous foreign tacticians were rumoured to be candidates for the position.
However, according to report, the team’s technical adviser, Augustine Eguavoen, hinted that the search for a new manager is complete, and an announcement is imminent.
Nonetheless, as different reactions continue to greet the technical adviser’s comments, another surfacing report has hinted that the NFF is poised to appoint a surprise candidate for the role.
According to another report, the NFF recently held a closed-door meeting with members of the technical committee and agreed on a surprise candidate for the coaching role.
The report details that the chosen candidate is not one of the four foreign coaches who were heavily linked with the Super Eagles’ job.
The report concludes by highlighting that several factors, including experience and remuneration, influenced the decision made by the federation.
