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Peter Nieketen: Former international harps on early Super Eagles coach appointment

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Peter Nieketen: Former international harps on early Super Eagles coach appointment

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Former Nigeria junior international Peter Nieketen is urging the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint a permanent coach for the senior men’s national team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers scheduled for October and November 2024.

Nieketen emphasized the need for the NFF to make a decisive choice regarding the head coach before the next international windows.

“Our NFF board members often adopt a fire brigade approach,” he told Brila FM. “So far, we’ve had one win and one draw in the qualifiers, but there are still important games ahead.”

He expressed confidence in the players, stating, “If they come together with commitment, Nigeria will definitely qualify. They performed well.”

However, he stressed that the ultimate decision regarding the coaching situation rests with the NFF and hopes they act quickly to avoid a reactive strategy.

Following the resignation of Finidi George, who previously coached the three-time African champions, the NFF attempted to appoint German tactician Bruno Labbadia.

In the interim, Augustine Eguavoen has led the team in their last two AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

As the team prepares for their upcoming matches, it remains to be seen whether a permanent coach will be appointed in time.

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Oluwaseun Oyediji
Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.
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