Eguavoen gives conditions to accept permanent S’Eagles job

Eguavoen gives conditions to accept permanent S’Eagles job

Super Eagles’ interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has hinted at the possibility of taking on the role of head coach on a permanent basis, provided certain conditions are met.

Eguavoen, who has been entrusted with leading the Nigerian national team through the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya, shared his thoughts during a recent interview.

Eguavoen, who helped secure four points in the first two matches of the qualifiers, emphasized that for him to consider a long-term position, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) would need to offer a long-term contract.

He also stressed the importance of patience and continuous support from the football authorities to build a strong and competitive team.

“The Super Eagles job isn’t one you take lightly. If I were to take it permanently, I’d need to sit down, reflect, and think deeply because it’s not a small task.

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“It’s going to be tough. I’d need a long-term contract, patience, and clauses in the deal because you don’t win every day. It takes time to build a team,” Eguavoen told Brila FM.

Eguavoen, who has had three previous stints as head coach, lamented that he was never given enough time to truly implement his vision for the team.

“In 2006, I was in charge for six months. Every other time, it was just two months or two to three games. Clemens Westerhof had five years. Gernot Rohr had six years. They got time, but I never had two straight years,” he noted.

He reiterated that to succeed as the substantive coach, he would need long-term assurances, contractual clauses, and a show of confidence from the NFF.

Eguavoen gives conditions to accept permanent S’Eagles job