Super Eagles Coaching Crisis: Labbadia Rejects Job, NFF Scrambles for Replacement

Bruno Labbadia, recently appointed as the manager of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, has unexpectedly declined the position. The German coach’s decision comes just two weeks before vital Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda. Despite earlier announcements by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirming Labbadia’s appointment as Finidi George’s replacement, the German coach has backed out due to unresolved organizational issues. While financial terms were agreed upon, key organizational aspects remained pending, prompting Labbadia to withdraw his acceptance. The NFF must now quickly find a new manager to lead the Super Eagles into the critical AFCON qualifiers.