The coaching situation of the Super Eagles remains a hot topic as the next round of FIFA World Cup qualification fixtures approaches.

The Nigerian national team has been without a permanent head coach since Finidi George's departure, with Augustine Eguavoen stepping in as interim manager for recent matches.

Following Eguavoen’s success in securing qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports have emerged suggesting that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is keen to appoint a permanent manager for the team.

According to a fresh report by Leagues Reporter, former Bayer Leverkusen manager, Bruno Labbadia, has emerged as the frontrunner to take charge of the Super Eagles.

Meanwhile, another report indicates that the NFF is exploring the possibility of offering a special contract for the German tactician’s appointment.

According to a report by media outlet OwnGoalNigeria, the football federation is looking to appoint the next Nigeria coach on a short-term contract, specifically for the upcoming rounds of the FIFA World Cup qualification series.

The report also states that the NFF is open to extending this contract, provided the appointed manager achieves success in these qualification fixtures.

This development follows reports of the NFF reaching an agreement with sponsors to fund the salary of the incoming manager.

While it remains unclear who will be appointed as the next coach of the national team, the topic continues to be a hot topic of discussion and one to watch closely.

🚨🚨| The Nigeria Football Federation has decided that a foreign coach will replace Austine Eguaveon ahead of World Cup qualifiers in March 2025, German coach, Bruno Labbadia, is in the best position to be the next coach of Super Eagles after the failed attempt in August as per… pic.twitter.com/JRv3xLctAX

— Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) December 10, 2024