After a 73-day hiatus, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ended its silence by appointing Bruno Labbadia as the 37th head coach of the men’s national team.
Labbadia is the sixth German to take charge of the Super Eagles and the 26th foreign manager overall. This decision was taken to calm critics and provide direction for the Super Eagles just days before the AFCON qualifiers.
Currently, the Super Eagles are in a precarious position. The team has failed to win in their last seven World Cup qualifiers – six draws and one defeat. Thus, Labbadia’s appointment is tinged with both excitement and anxiety.
