NFF names Le Guen new Eagles Head coach, to be Assisted by Salisu Yusuf

The Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation yesterday named Frenchman, Paul Le Guen as the new Super Eagles head coach, subject to agreement on personal terms. Addressing newsmen in Abuja yesterday, a member of the technical committee, Paul Bassey said Le Guen is to be assisted by Salisu Yusuf and Imama Amapakabo. 

Alloy Agu is the goalkeeper’s trainer. Meanwhile, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has reassured of the desire of his federation to see the country qualify for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to journalists yesterday after a meeting with members of the technical committee of the NFF, Pinnick said the decision to get a quality coach was taken after the failure of the national to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). 

He further revealed that already his board has secured a partnership that will pay the salaries of five coaches a development that he added promises a brighter future for the national team.