Super Eagle interim coach Augustine Eguavoen appears to be hedging his bets on taking the permanent coaching role offer as he expresses concerns on problems associated with the job.
Eguavoen, who is also the Technical Director of the NFF, filled in for the national team after the federation’s attempt to appoint Bruno Labbadia failed.
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Having guided the Super Eagles to a convincing 3-0 victory over Benin and a goalless draw in Rwanda, the 59-year-old gaffer’s recent success has prompted calls for him to take over the role permanently.
However, Eguavoen remains cautious, highlighting the NFF’s unpredictable nature—particularly in light of Finidi George’s recent unpleasant experience.
Finidi was left jobless, barely six weeks after his appointment as head coach of the national team.
The former Enyimba boss, who stepped down from his role at the club to become the Super Eagles head coach, resigned less than two months later following reports that the federation was seeking a foreign manager.
Eguavoen on taking up Super Eagles permanent role
Eguavoen, understanding that he would have to relinquish his Technical Director role if he accepted the permanent coaching position, has set conditions before agreeing to take on the role fully.
“The Super Eagles job I’m doing right now, if I were to switch permanently, it’s something I’d need to sit down, reflect, and think deeply about because it’s not a small job,” he said, speaking to Brila FM.
“It will be a tough one. You have to give me a long-term contract with patience and clauses in that contract because winning is not guaranteed every week or day,” he added.
t remains to be seen what Eguavoen’s future holds with the national team. In the meantime, he will continue to coach the team until a decision is made.
The Super Eagles are preparing for their upcoming doubleheader AFCON qualifiers against Libya in October.
