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Reasons why it was right to employ Austin Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach?

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It’s no news that former Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has been booted out of the Nigerian job after much deliberations concerning his future.

The decision would mean he (Rohr) would not lead Nigeria to the AFCON showpiece in Cameroon where he would have made use of talents like Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Aribo and the mesmerizing Chidera Ejuke.

NFF sacks Rohr, appoints Eguavoen Eagles' interim coach | The Guardian  Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News — Sport — The Guardian Nigeria News –  Nigeria and World News

Now the NFF has chosen to go the way of Austin Eguavoen in terms of an interim appointment for the Eagles coaching position.

But shouldn’t the Nigerian football federation have looked else? The appointment was widely criticized in the media as many Super Eagles fans thought it was a step backwards.

They feel that sacking Gernot Rohr is a good one though some are still believing in the German-French tactician’s ability to perform on the Eagles job but bringing Eguavoen was a bad option from all stances.

What Eguavoen Said On Resumption As Super Eagles' Coach - The New Diplomat

You can argue that on and off as regards the appointment of former Super Eagles right back Eguavoen. But let’s wait and see his performance before we call him a failure.

Though his tenure as the coach of the Super Eagles in the past was not the best we’ve had, there are reasons for optimism even as he was replaced with Berti Vogts then in the Eagles coaching hot seat.

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The fans would have wanted maybe Emmanuel Amuneke or any other foreign coach.

But for now, let’s learn to be patient-supporting our own as that would be needful in charting a new course for the National team, (Super Eagles) under Austin Eguavoen.

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