The Nation Newspaper Super Eagles coach: Being Nigerian not enough
Nigerian coaches should be told pointedly that they haven’t done enough to equip themselves for the daunting task of deciding the future of the beautiful game in Nigeria. Having excelled at her debut appearance at the senior, and the remarkable contributions of our players in all the leagues in Europe and the Diaspora in the last 30 years, the country has no business parading squads that look like stools for misery in international competitions.
Thirty years after our appearance at the World Cup, picking a coach for the Super Eagles should be like a walk in the park. If we aren’t headhunting a competent foreign coach based on his pedigree in the game, we are promoting a coach based on his achievements at the lower ranks of our junior national teams. It should never be an exercise of naming-dropping as it has always been here.
Speaking about the emergence of Mainoo, Man United legend, Wayne Rooney said: “I think he’s incredible for such a young age, with the maturity he’s shown. When you see any young player come into the first team, they’re normally a bit raw or play off the cuff. The serious-minded soccer nations expose players from academies who also have the template to monitor those who did well and have juicy packages in big clubs in Europe, the Americas, and the Diaspora. These academies ensure that the players’ career paths are cut to fit their ambitions. Those of them eager to combine playing soccer with going to school are enrolled to be educated.
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