Bruno Labbadia Reverses Decision To Coach Nigeria's Super Eagles Of Nigeria
Bruno Labbadia has reversed his decision to coach Nigeria's Super Eagles, according to reports by DAILY POST. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced earlier this week that the German coach would lead the national team, but this plan has now collapsed.Sources from Germany reveal that the 58-year-old former international striker has declined the offer to manage the three-time African champions. The decision reportedly stems from a failure to finalize contractual terms with the NFF before the public announcement was made.Labbadia was originally slated to oversee the Super Eagles during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. With his withdrawal, Austin Eguavoen, the NFF’s technical director, is expected to step in and guide the team through these crucial fixtures.
Bruno Labbadia has reversed his decision to coach Nigeria's Super Eagles, according to reports by DAILY POST. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced earlier this week that the German coach would lead the national team, but this plan has now collapsed.
Sources from Germany reveal that the 58-year-old former international striker has declined the offer to manage the three-time African champions. The decision reportedly stems from a failure to finalize contractual terms with the NFF before the public announcement was made.
Labbadia was originally slated to oversee the Super Eagles during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. With his withdrawal, Austin Eguavoen, the NFF’s technical director, is expected to step in and guide the team through these crucial fixtures.
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