Super Eagles legend tipped to step in as interim coach after Peseiro's exit

Reports now indicate that a former Super Eagles of Nigeria player might be posed to make a return as the interim coach of the squad ahead of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers and AFCON 2025 following the departure of Jose Peseiro.

According to media outlet Own Goal Nigeria, former Super Eagles of Nigeria player and coach Austin Eguaveon is set to take on the role as the interim manager of the team ahead of upcoming fixtures in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.