'It will be a tough one' — Eguavoen finally lists 3 conditions to accept permanent Super Eagles job

'It will be a tough one' — Eguavoen finally lists 3 conditions to accept permanent Super Eagles job

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 11:05 - 02.10.2024

Super Eagles of Nigeria caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen has outlined conditions for accepting the job on a permanent basis.

Nigeria's search for a permanent head coach continues, with Augustine Eguavoen, the current caretaker boss, outlining his demands for taking the reins long-term.

Since Jose Peseiro's departure, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been searching for a suitable replacement.

Eguavoen, who is also the NFF's technical director, stepped in to guide the team in recent weeks and will lead the team against Libya in the upcoming qualifiers.

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The 58-year-old's interim stint has yielded promising results, including impressive outings in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

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Nigeria's Super Eagles and Augustine Eguavoen were held by their hosts Rwanda in the AFCON 2025. (Photo Credit: Pendrops/X)

Despite his relative success, Eguavoen remains cautious about committing to the permanent role.

In an interview with Brila FM, he emphasised the importance of a stable environment.

"It will be a tough one," Eguavoen admitted.

"You have to give me a long-term contract with patience and clauses in that contract because winning is not guaranteed every week or day."

“You will give me time to tweak the team till I find what I want.”

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