Augustine Eguavoen, the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has strongly refuted media reports suggesting he is being considered to replace current Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle.
Eguavoen expressed his distress over the “baseless rumours,” which also claimed that he and Ladan Bosso were being tipped to lead the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The former international clarified his position, stating that the speculation is both hurtful and completely unfounded.
“I feel very hurt by these baseless rumours because I really have no idea where they are coming from,” Eguavoen told the thenff.com website.
He emphasized his commitment to the current coaching staff, stating: “I have a very good working relationship with Coach Éric Chelle, and I have absolutely no interest in taking over the squad. I am praying for him to succeed.”
Eguavoen cautioned against such reports, recalling similar instances in the past.
“This was how the same speculators created schism and disaffection between myself and Gernot Rohr and José Peseiro, when these gentlemen coached the Super Eagles, at different periods. It is uncalled-for.”
He concluded with a call for unity, stressing the team’s collective goals: “We all need to work together to see the Super Eagles qualify for the World Cup and win the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations championship in Morocco.”
