Michael Nsien: US U19 Coach of Nigerian Descent Declares Interest in Super Eagles Job

• Michael Nsien, who is the US Men's U19 coach, is interested in the Super Eagles job
• After the expiration of Jose Peseiro's contract, the NFF is in search of a new gaffer
• Nsien, whose roots can be traced to Akwa Ibom, said he is the best man for the job

With the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in search of a new Super Eagles coach, Michael Nsien has declared interest in the position.

The NFF has announced a vacancy to replace Portuguese tactician, Jose Peseiro, whose contract with the national team ended in February.

It took two weeks before the federation finally decided to go public with their search for a new gaffer for the team.

Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke have previously indicated interest in the position as well as several other candidates.

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And now Nsien, who is currently the handler of the US Men's U19 team, has explained why he is the man for the plum job.

The 43-year-old stated that he is the most qualified to lead Nigeria to the next level. He said, as per Punch:

"I am the best of both worlds. As a Nigerian-American, I have a passion for the Super Eagles. I also know the responsibilities that come with that position as head coach.

"I have experience working in an environment that spares no expense in technology, has top scouting infrastructure, and coaching collaboration from top to bottom," he added.

Although he lives in the United States, Nsien's roots can be traced to the Akwa Ibom State, with the coach claiming he understands 'where Nigerian football is'.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Sunday Oliseh indicated an interest in returning to coach as the Nigeria Football Federation begins search to find Jose Peseiro’s successor.

Oliseh, who had previously coached the Super Eagles as well as teams in Belgium and the Netherlands, has offered his services to Nigeria, but only if the conditions are right.

The former Nigeria captain’s first cameo managing the country's national team only lasted seven months, from July 2015 to February 2016, before he was fired by the NFF.