Finidi George’s Replacement: NFF Targets High Profile Coach Amid Herve Renard Snub: Report

• The Nigeria Football Federation is looking to appoint a new manager for the Super Eagles following the departure of Finidi George
• As the football federation's search intensifies, a flurry of high-profile foreign coaches have been linked to the Super Eagles' role
• A report detailing that the federation is considering the appointment of an elite coach to manage the Super Eagles has surfaced

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is pulling out all the stops to salvage what is rapidly becoming a disastrous FIFA World Cup qualification campaign for the Super Eagles.

Nigeria's qualification hopes took a major hit following a draw against South Africa and a defeat to the Republic of Benin. These disappointing results led to the resignation of coach Finidi George.

NFF reportedly eyes new foreign manager to replace Finidi as Super Eagles coach

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The 53-year-old, who had been appointed just 47 days earlier, chose to step down amid discussions about hiring a foreign coach for the Super Eagles.

In the wake of Finidi's resignation and the ongoing search for his replacement, reports have emerged about the calibre of coach the NFF is aiming to recruit.

NFF to consider world-class coach for Super Eagles?

According to a report courtesy of OwnGoalNigeria, the federation is looking to explore every available option and would not rule out the appointment of a top-tier foreign manager for the Super Eagles.

The report also clarifies that discussions about the federation's purported inability to afford top-tier foreign coaches should be approached with caution.

The report concludes by highlighting the fact that former manager, Jose Peseiro, during his 20-month stint with the Super Eagles, was one of the highest-earning coaches on the continent.

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The race to appoint a new manager for the Super Eagles continues to get more intriguing, and a few managers, including Roberto Landi, have taken to social media to declare their interest in the coaching vacancy.

NFF may consider Indigenous coaches

Sports Brief in another report stated that the NFF might consider appointing an indigenous coach for the Super Eagles.

Initially, the federation had opted to focus exclusively on hiring a foreign manager for the national team.

However, a recent report indicates that they are now open to the possibility of appointing a foreign tactician. Several names, including Samson Siasia, are rumoured to be under consideration for the current Super Eagles role.