Sports minister John Enoh has challenged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint a world clash expatriate for the Super Eagles.
The NFF are in the hunt for a new technical adviser for the Super Eagles to revive the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The three-time African champions failed to record a win in their last two games in the qualifiers.
The West Africans held Bafana Bafana of South Africa to a 1-1 draw at home and lost 2-1 away to the Squirrels of Benin Republic.
They currently occupy occupy fifth position on the Group C table with three points from four games.
“It has to be a name that will inspire the spirit of our nation,” Enoh told Eagle7 FM.
“He has to be a first-class coach with a track record, a pedigree, who will earn the respect of our players.”
The NFF is expected to appoint a new gaffer before the Super Eagles begin their quest for a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in September.Olympic Day Celebration: Oborevwori Urges Athletes To Be Focused, Maintain The Momentum
