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48 Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint a substantive coach early for the Super Eagles before the commencement of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Recall that the NFF are yet to announce a new coach that will take over from former Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, after he left the position in June after a poor start to his reign in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Finidi guided the Eagles to a 1-1 draw against South Africa at home in Uyo and a critical 2-1 loss to Benin Republic in Abidjan, placing Nigeria’s World Cup qualification in jeopardy.
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However, in a chat with Completesports.com, Lawal urged the NFF to make an announcement early in a bid to give the coach time to relate with the team.
“I really think the NFF must take a drastic decision in appointing a new coach for the Super Eagles since the qualifiers are around the corner.
“Delay in the appointment of a coach often affects the team’s performance because the coach does not have time to relate perfectly with the players.
“But if it doesn’t happen that way, then the NFF should appoint a coach on an interm basis for the Super Eagles.”
