Upon relinquishing his role as head coach of the Super Eagles, former Ajax striker Finidi George has left the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a quest to swiftly fill the void in the coaching position.
With the upcoming window for the Super Eagles’ matches set for September, the NFF has a generous amount of time to carefully select the most suitable candidate to guide the team through the World Cup.
At the present moment, three prominent contenders have emerged for the coaching role, each bringing a distinct set of strengths and experiences to the forefront:
- Antonio Conceicao.
Boasting an illustrious coaching career across multiple countries, Antonio Conceicao brings a wealth of expertise to the coaching position for the Super Eagles.
His tenure with CFR Cluj in Romania and coaching roles in Cyprus and Saudi Arabia have established his reputation for tactical acumen and player development.
Despite his successful stint with the Cameroonian national team, his dismissal in 2022 has fueled his desire for a coaching comeback, rendering him a compelling candidate for the Super Eagles coaching position. - Samson Siasia.
A well-known figure in Nigerian football circles, Samson Siasia possesses an impressive coaching portfolio, particularly with youth teams.
Under his guidance, Nigeria’s Under-20 and Under-23 squads achieved podium finishes in various international competitions, including the Olympic Games. Despite a FIFA suspension linked to match-fixing, Siasia’s imminent return to coaching positions him as a formidable contender for the Super Eagles role, carrying with him a legacy of triumph and a fervent determination to validate himself once more on the global stage. - Salisu Yusuf
Salisu Yusuf’s coaching trajectory has been characterized by peaks and valleys, from clinching titles with Kano Pillars to navigating through a cash gift scandal controversy.
Despite this setback, Yusuf’s background as Assistant Coach for the Super Eagles and Head Coach of the Super Eagles B team underscores his insight into Nigerian football dynamics and player development.
His reinstatement by the NFF underscores their faith in his capabilities, positioning him as a viable candidate to steer the Super Eagles onward.
