Super Eagles appointed German coach ahead of home game against Benin Republic – NFF
With the Super Eagles camp expected to open on the 1st of September and the challenge of facing Benin Republic on 7th of the same month, in Uyo, the new coach has a lot to look into.
The Nigerian Football Federation has appointed German, Bruno Labbadia, as the 37th Head Coach of the national senior football team, the Super Eagles.
The NFF announced this in the early hours of Tuesday on its X handle.
The announcement read: “The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.
“NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said in the early hours of Tuesday: ‘The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles.
“‘The appointment is with immediate effect.’”
Labbadia will have to lead the Super Eagles to execute the matches coming matches for the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
A home game will be played against Benin Republic on September 7 at the Nest of Champions, Uyo before traveling to Rwanda for their next match three days later.
