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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finally settled for an indigenous tactician to succeed Jose Peseiro as head coach of the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com.
According to a reliable source, the executive committee of the NFF and technical committee met on Sunday to deliberate on the vacant Super Eagles coaching position.
They both agreed to appoint a local coach for the team.
According to the source, the NFF is expected to unveil the new coach this week.
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Former handler of the team, Jose Peseiro left the position following the expiration of his contract at the end of February.
The Portuguese guided the West Africans to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
His former assistant, Finidi George took charge of the team for the friendlies against Ghana and Mali last month.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to take on South Africa and Benin Republic in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June.
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