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The question of who will lead the Super Eagles of Nigeria from the dugout during their next round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification fixtures remains a hot topic of debate.
The Nigerian team has been without a permanent head coach since Finidi George’s brief stint and has had to rely on Augustine Eguavoen, who continues to serve as interim manager.
Since stepping into the role, the 59-year-old has largely met expectations, as not only has he rekindled the promise fans saw in the team earlier this year but also guided the Super Eagles to secure qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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Despite this success, Eguavoen’s tenure as interim manager is widely believed to be nearing its conclusion.
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However, rumours and whispers suggest he could extend his impressive run by leading Nigeria through their World Cup qualification campaign.
Addressing these speculations, Eguavoen has spoken about the possibility of continuing in his role as interim coach and taking charge of the upcoming qualification fixtures.
Speaking in an interview with media outlet, Kennis FM, the Super Eagles gaffer offered a rather diplomatic response to the question of continuing in his role as interim coach through the qualification campaign.
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The Super Eagles job has continued to be linked with several managers, with Bruno Labbadia also tipped as a potential candidate for the role.
The question of who will lead the Nigerian team through the upcoming qualification fixtures remains unanswered, adding intrigue to a situation worth closely monitoring. This is particularly important given that the Super Eagles currently sit fifth in their group standings, according to data from FotMob.
Legit.ng in another report detailed that a former Manchester United coach is interested in managing Nigeria.
Jonathan Hill, who served at the Premier League outfit, recently declared his interest in managing the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
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Source: Legit.ng
Ero Samson (Sports Editor) Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over six years in the Nigerian media industry. He has honed his skills at EPL Partners Nigeria Limited and Transsion Holdings, where he covered various sports stories and general news working as Content Operation Specialist and Content Coordinator. He graduated from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism in 2023. Reach him via email at ero.samson@sportsbrief.com.
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