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Former Super Eagles defender cum pastor Taribo West has weighed in on Augustine Eguavoen time as Super Eagles boss.
Former Super Eagles defender turned pastor, Taribo West, has offered his honest assessment of Augustine Eguavoen's tenure as the Nigerian national team's coach.
West, known for his illustrious career with clubs like Inter Milan, believes that while Eguavoen possesses the technical know-how, he lacks a crucial element for success at the helm of the Super Eagles.
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Eguavoen, 59, recently concluded his fourth stint as Super Eagles boss, serving on an interim basis following the collapse of negotiations with Bruno Labbadia.
Despite guiding the team to an impressive haul of four points from six in recent matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda, West suggests that Eguavoen's impact falls short in critical moments.
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"Anytime Eguavoen leads the team, he brings a certain touch, taking the team back to those glorious days," West acknowledged per Brilla FM via Punch.
However, he pointed out a recurring issue: "In major tournaments, where you expect them to cross the line, something always happens. What Eguavoen is lacking is only grace."
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West elaborated on this intangible quality, stating, "The team will play well, but the results won't favour them." This observation seems to encapsulate Eguavoen's mixed record with the national team.
Eguavoen's history with the Super Eagles spans nearly two decades:
2005-2007: Led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
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2010: A brief spell at the helm.
2022: Guided the team to win all three group games at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon, but suffered elimination in the round of 16 against Tunisia.
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2022: Failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing to Ghana on away goals in Abuja.
The former defender's most recent appointment came after his successful tenure as Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
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While West's comments highlight Eguavoen's ability to inspire performances reminiscent of Nigeria's "glorious days," they also underscore a frustrating pattern of falling short in crucial moments.
NFF will continue its search for a permanent solution, with West's insights adding to the ongoing debate about the direction of Nigerian football and the qualities required to lead the Super Eagles to success on the international stage.
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