In a bid to salvage their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to appoint a foreign technical adviser for the Super Eagles. This move comes after a dismal start to the qualifiers, with the team failing to win any of their first four matches.
The Super Eagles’ struggles have left them in fifth place in Group C, with only the group winners guaranteed a spot in the World Cup finals. Coach Finidi George’s tenure has been marred by disappointing results, leading to mounting pressure and scrutiny from fans and officials.
The NFF’s decision to seek external expertise reflects their commitment to accountability and their desire to turn things around. According to Rwanda’s head coach, Torsten Frank Spittler, poor results often lead to increased pressure on coaches, and the NFF’s move is a testament to their willingness to take bold steps to improve the team’s performance.
The new foreign technical adviser will be tasked with guiding the Super Eagles back to winning ways, starting with the upcoming Nations Cup qualifiers and the remaining World Cup matches. The NFF also plans to bolster its Technical Department with skilled personnel and restructure the Technical and Development Subcommittee.
As the search for the right candidate begins, Nigerian football fans wait with bated breath, hoping that the new adviser will bring the much-needed expertise to revive the team’s fortunes. With time running out, the next few matches will be crucial in determining the Super Eagles’ fate in the World Cup qualifiers.
