Super Eagles: NFF Says It Is Not Considering Herve Renard

Super Eagles: NFF Says It Is Not Considering Herve Renard

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it is not considering Herve Renard, as the next coach of the Super Eagles.

Following the resignation of Finidi George as head coach of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, and speculation has been rife about potential successors.

Alhaji Idris Musa, a congress member of the federation, has refuted these claims.

Musa clarified that the NFF have not engaged in any formal discussions with potential candidates, including Renard.

Musa called for patience from the Nigerian public, stating that for now, the federation has not spoken to any coach.

Despite Renard’s impressive record in African football, including Africa Cup of Nations victories with Zambia in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015, the NFF is not considering him for the role.

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Renard also recently led Saudi Arabia to a notable World Cup victory over Argentina.

Renard, a three-time CAF Coach of the Year, is currently focused on preparing the French women’s team for the upcoming Olympics.

The NFF is under pressure from fans to appoint a high-profile coach, but they have yet to make any moves towards Renard.

Instead, they are reportedly considering other candidates, including former Cameroon coach Antonio Conceicao.

The NFF’s primary goal is to ensure  the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after missing out on the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

With the search ongoing, the NFF aims to find a coach capable of leading Nigeria back to the global stage.

The Super Eagles head coach position remains open, and the NFF continues its search for the right candidate to take the team forward.