In a surprising turn of events, newly appointed Super Eagles manager Bruno Labbadia has declined the role just two weeks before Nigeria’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Labbadia’s decision to step away from the position comes as a shock to both the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and fans, who were anticipating his leadership for the upcoming matches. The German manager, known for his experience coaching several Bundesliga teams, had been expected to bring a fresh tactical approach to the Super Eagles as they aim to secure their place in the 2025 AFCON tournament.
With the matches against Benin Republic in Uyo on September 7th and Rwanda in Kigali on September 10th fast approaching, the NFF now faces an urgent challenge to appoint a new coach to lead the team. The sudden departure of Labbadia adds to the pressure, as the Super Eagles must quickly adapt to new leadership to stay on track for qualification.
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This development has sparked speculation about the reasons behind Labbadia’s withdrawal and raised concerns over the readiness of the team for the upcoming qualifiers. The NFF is expected to make an announcement soon regarding the next steps for the Super Eagles as they navigate this unexpected managerial change.
