Joaquin Caparros: Former Sevilla Coach Joins Race to Become Next Super Eagles Coach, Report

• The Nigeria Football Federation hierarchy is on the lookout for a suitable coach for the current Super Eagles team
• The football federation has narrowed its search exclusively to foreign coaches following Finidi George’s departure
• A report detailing a former Sevilla manager joining the race to manage the Super Eagles team has recently surfaced

The coaching situation of the Super Eagles continues to generate significant discussion across Nigeria’s footballing circle.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is keen on appointing a foreign tactician for the national team following the surprise departure of Finidi George.

The newly named Rivers United coach chose to leave his position due to disappointing results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against South Africa and the Republic of Benin.

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However, amid the long list of managers reported to be interested in coaching the Super Eagles, a recent report detailing former Sevilla manager, Joaquin Caparros, has surfaced.

Joaquin Caparros is interested in the Super Eagles job?

According to a report by OwnGoalNigeria, the 68-year-old has recently thrown his hat into the ring to manage the Nigerian team.

The veteran Spanish coach boasts a coaching career spanning over four decades. Coach Caparros has been in charge of several teams across Europe, including Sevilla, Levante, Osasuna, and most recently, the Armenian national team.

During his two-year stint with Armenia, the 68-year-old set the record for the longest unbeaten run in the country’s history.

Coach Caparros joins the list of foreign coaches, including Italian manager, Roberto Landi, and Swiss coach, Raoul Savoy, who have shown interest in managing Nigeria.

According to a recent report from the media outlet Score Nigeria, Caparros was one of the several managers considered by the NFF before the appointment of Finidi in April.

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Despite his lengthy coaching career, the veteran manager has yet to have a coaching stint on the African continent.

Raoul Savoy subtly urges NFF to appoint him

Sports Brief in another report stated coach Savoy subtly expressed his interest in being appointed as the coach of the Super Eagles.

The 51-year-old clarified that he didn’t apply for the vacancy left by Finidi George’s departure but mentioned that he would welcome consideration for the position by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).

Savoy boasts extensive experience across Africa, having managed four countries, including Ethiopia and Swaziland.