Henry Makinwa: Ex Nigeria Forward Declares Himself As Ideal Candidate for Super Eagles Coaching Role

• The coaching vacancy for the Super Eagles continues to generate conversations across the board
• A flurry of elite managers have shown interest in taking over following Jose Peseiro's departure
• Former Nigerian striker, Henry Makinwa, has declared himself the right man for the role

The most discussed topic in Nigeria's sports scene is undoubtedly the vacancy for the Super Eagles' coaching position.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly received over 100 applications after announcing on social media that interested candidates should submit their applications for the country's coaching role.

Several managers, including Emmanuel Amunike, Michael Nsien, and Finidi George, are considered favourites to take over the Super Eagles.

However, as the NFF prepares to commence the screening of the candidates, another former Nigerian international, Henry Makinwa, has declared himself the ideal candidate for the coaching role.

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Makinwa names himself ideal coach for Nigeria

In an interview with Punch Sports Extra, the 46-year-old shared his views on the Super Eagles coaching role and why he believes he is the ideal candidate for the job.

"I am the best candidate because I currently hold a UEFA Pro badge from the Spanish FA, I have played professionally in Europe, Africa, and Asia, and I have represented my country at the international level.

"As the NFF stated, they are looking for a coach who understands African football. I have coached in the NPFL for five seasons and have spent more time living in Nigeria than any of the other applicants in recent years."

Having submitted his application just three days before the deadline, the former Rayo Vallecano forward faces stiff competition from a pool of esteemed coaches.

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Makinwa's remarks come shortly after former assistant coach of the Nigerian team, Sylvanus Okpala, hinted at his aspirations of guiding Nigeria to FIFA World Cup victory.

It remains to be seen whether the experienced coach will be considered the right fit by the NFF technical committee.

Okpala declares lofty target for Nigeria

In another report, Sports Brief stated that veteran coach, Okpala, has expressed his ambitions for the Super Eagles if given the chance to become the coach.

The 62-year-old hinted at the Nigerian team's potential to win the FIFA World Cup. Okpala was a member of the victorious Super Eagles team at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.