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The Super Eagles’ vacant managerial position is set to be filled following the exit of Jose Peseiro after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to choose between former Barcelona star Emmanuel Amunike and 62-year-old Portuguese tactician António Conceição as the Super Eagles' new head coach.
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14:14 - 09.03.2024
Nigeria legend Segun Odegbami advises NFF on the future Super Eagles coach
Segun Odegbami, the celebrated winner of the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to prioritize appointing a Nigerian head coach for the Super Eagles.
The NFF is currently looking for a manager for the Super Eagles after Jose Peseiro left his role following the 2023 AFCON.
Amunike in pole position for Nigeria job
Peseiro’s contract as Nigeria’s coach ended after leading the three-time African champions to a second-place finish at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast.
Following Peseiro’s exit, the NFF announced it is looking for a new coach for the men’s national football team of Nigeria.
The body posted a vacancy advert for the role on its website and social media platforms, urging potential candidates to apply.
While it is not known the number of applications the NFF has received, Pulse Sports can confirm that the role is between Amunike and Conceição.
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Amunike is the favourite for the role, with many people pushing the NFF to for a local coach as Peserio’s replacement.
Amunike, a former Barcelona star, has openly expressed his desire to manage the Super Eagles.
The 53-year-old, who also represented Nigeria at international level, started his managerial career with the Golden Eaglets, leading the Nigeria U-17 team to world success at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Following his spell with the Golden Eaglets, Amunike managed Khartoum Club before leading the Tanzanian national team to their first AFCON in 2019.
He also had a spell with Egyptian club Misr Lei Makkasa before serving as an assistant under Austin Eguavoen as Nigeria’s manager in February 2022.
Portuguese tactician Conceição to battle ex-Barcelona star Amunike for Nigeria's jon
However, despite Amunike’s qualities, he faces competition from Conceição for the Super Eagles managerial role.
Like Amunike, Conceição was also interested in Nigeria’s job in the past but lost to his fellow Portuguese, Jose Peseiro.
However, the 62-year-old tactician has now submitted his application for the role. Conceição has a wealth of managerial experience, managing in his native Portugal, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia and Romania.
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His recent job was with the Cameroon national team, leading the team to a third-place finish at the 2021 AFCON.
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15:26 - 06.03.2024
AFCON 2023: NFF pays Jose Peseiro ₦1.3 billion despite Super Eagles disappointing loss to Ivory Coast
Ex-Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has been paid ₦1.3 billion by Nigeria after leading the team to a second-place finish at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
However, he was dismissed a few weeks after the tournament ended. It now remains to be seen if the NFF would go for a local coach or a 62-year-old Portuguese journeyman.
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