Labbadia Makes U-Turn On Super Eagles Coaching Job

Bruno Labbadia has turned down the chance to manage the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday named Labbadia new head coach of the Super Eagles.

According to German news outlet, Kicker, the NFF failed to reach agreement with the 58-year-old before making the announcement.

The hasty announcement by the NFF is the major reason why the former Germany international rejected the job.

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The former striker, according to the publication started negotiation with the NFF last weekend.

Labbadia was said to be attracted to job despite the challenges.

The offer from the NFF was also attractive, especially from a sporting perspective, but both parties could not reach agreement due to organizational issues that could not be resolved in the short time available.

The gaffer was earlier expected to be in charge of the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Technical director of the NFF Augustine Eguavoen is now expected to take charge of the Super Eagles for the upcoming games.