The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the vacancies for the positions of head coaches for both the Super Eagles, the senior men’s national team, and the Golden Eaglets, the U-17 Boys National Team.
The declaration comes following the expiration of former coaches’ contracts and signals a new phase in Nigerian football leadership.
Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, concluded his tenure last week Friday, while Nduka Ugbade, former coach of the Golden Eaglets, also vacated his position.
The Portuguese tactician, Peseiro, notably led the Super Eagles to a commendable second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The NFF, through its official channels, released the requirements for the two prestigious coaching positions along with application links, inviting passionate and experienced football coaches to apply for the roles.
Vacancy 1: Head Coach of the Super Eagles
The NFF invites applications from coaches with relevant qualifications and proven experience at the elite level of football management. Requirements include:
- Relevant Coaching Qualification
- Proven experience at an elite level of football management
- A successful track record of leading teams
- Knowledge of African football (an added advantage)
Applications must be sent to [email protected] or via the provided links, with a deadline set for 6 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Vacancy 2: Head Coach of the Golden Eaglets
The Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U-17 Boys National Team, are seeking a dedicated and experienced coach passionate about youth development. Requirements for this role include:
- Adequate experience in developing and coaching youth football
- Ability to motivate and help players improve
- Possession of a CAF license B Coaching Certificate
Similar to the Super Eagles position, applications must be submitted to [email protected] or via the provided links, with the same deadline of 6 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
