Former Ivory Coast manager Herve Renard revealed he was close to taking over as Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ head coach in place of Finidi George.
Augustine Eguavoen is the interim manager of the Nigerian national team for the forthcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Libya, however the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still looking for a permanent coach.
Renard was one of the leading candidates for the job; she was the previous coach of the women’s national teams of France, Saudi Arabia, and the Ivory Coast. Renard also won two AFCON titles.
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In an interview with French sports daily L’Équipe, as reported by Brilla FM, Renard revealed that he was approached by the NFF and gave serious consideration to the offer.
“I almost went to Nigeria. I weighed the pros and cons for several days, even weeks, before deciding to turn it down,” Renard said. “It was the best offer I had received, but ultimately, it wasn’t the right fit for me.”
The NFF continues its search for a new head coach as the Super Eagles prepare for crucial AFCON qualifiers.
