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The former coach of the Super Eagles has sent his best wishes to the newly appointed head coach, Bruno Labbadia.
Bruno Labbadia has been appointed as the new head coach of the Super Eagles after several months of searching.
The new head coach took the position of Finidi Geroge after the Nigerian resigned from his position a few months ago.
He is now set to lead the Super Eagles team in their upcoming qualifying match against and will be hoping to start his tenure on a good note.
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07:32 - 29.08.2024
He is an upgrade - Ex-Nigeria international backs Labbadia's appointment as Super Eagles coach
The former Nigerian striker emphasised that Labbadia's experience represents an improvement over previous coaches.
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19:10 - 27.08.2024
AFCON 2025: Osimhen recalled to Super Eagles for Benin Republic and Rwanda
New Super Eagles head coach Bruno Labbadia has called up Osimhen and 22 others for Nigeria's upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda
Rohr welcomes Labbadia
Gernot Rohr has congratulated Labbadia on his new role and looks forward to facing him next month in the qualifiers.
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According to Brila, Gernot Rohr stated, “Bruno Labbadia is a very good coach. Congrats to the Super Eagles for finding such a coach.
“I hope he will be well-treated by the NFF and Nigerian football fans. He had a lot of experience from Bundesliga, this is the first that is coming now in the national team but he will quickly find his way and the kind of work which is a little bit different to adapt himself to the environment in Nigeria.
“He will have his first match in Uyo against Benin Republic, we will meet very soon. Like me also my first match was in Uyo in 2016 and it was a very nice place.
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“We are happy to see him in this wonderful team who has the best players all over West Africa, so it will be a wonderful match. I wish him all the best but not against us.”
Next month, Nigeria and Benin Republic will square off at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo and the Super Eagles will be looking to get a win after losing the first leg.
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