Former Italy Goalkeeper Applies For The Super Eagles Coaching Job

• Walter Zenga is interested in coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Italian has submitted his CV to the NFF
• Following the disengagement of Austin Eguavoen and his coaching crew, the NFF are currently looking for another coach
• The Nigeria's football governing chiefs have made it clear that they will appoint new coach befire the ties against Mexico

Former Italy national team goalkeeper Walter Zenga has reportedly indicated his interest to be the next Super Eagles coach ahead of the country's friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador.

Since the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the three-times African champions have been without a coach.

Coach Austin Eguavoen was drafted in by the Nigerian Football Federation as replacement for Gernot Rohr on interim capacity, but the former international was unable to get the World Cup ticket.

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Nigeria forced the Black Stars of Ghana to goalless draw in the first leg of their 2022 World Cup play-offs, but they played out a 1-1 draw in the return leg in Abuja.

And as a result of the failure, the NFF chiefs disengaged Eguavoen and his coaching crew even though they recently named Salisu Yusuf and Victor Ikpeba as assistants.

According to the report on Complete Sports, Walter Zenga has already submitted his resume to the Nigerian Football Federation through his agent Alberto Fontana.

Who is Walter Zenga?

Walter Zenga started his football career at Inter Milan in 1978 and he went on to feature in 328 games for the Italian giants winning Serie A title, Italian Super Cup and UEFA Cup.

Walter Zenga's last coaching job was at Italian side Cagliari.

Arsenal lead Manchester United in £85m race to sign top Super Eagles star

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Arsenal joined their Premier League rivals Manchester United in summer race to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen with the Gunners said to be in pole position.

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Following a brilliant productive season in front of goal at Napoli, Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move away from the Italian Serie A.

Despite being slowed down this season by injury which kept him out of action for two months, Victor Osimhen has still been able to score 16 goals in 26 games in all competitions.

Those in charge of Premier League side Arsenal feel Victor Osimhen can be a perfect replacement for Aubameyang who has joined Barcelona.

Folarin Balogun is looking set to be the only center forward at Arsenal and gaffer Mikel Arteta want to bolster his squad for next season.