NFA names coaches for national teams

The Nigerian Football Association finally named coaches for all Nigeria's national teams on thursday after a long wait and controversy trailing a list earlier releasd by Acting SEcretary General, Fanny Amun

Austin Eguavoen who led the Super Eagles to a bronze medal at the just concluded African Cup cup nations retains his job as Chief coach of the eagles and will be assisted by Daniel amokachi, Emeka Ezeugo and Ike Shorunmu.

Samson Siasia who led the flying eagles to the World Youth Championship silver last year has been moved up the the U-23 team and will be assisted by Stanley Eguma of Sharks, Issa LAdan Bosso and Best Ogedengbe.

Julius Berger of Abeokuta Chief coach, Fatai Amao handles the flying eagles with Mutui Adepoju, Adams Usman of KEffi United and Alloy Agwu as assistants.

The U-17 team will be handled by Ben Iroha who's assistants would be Emmanuel amuneke, Abdulahi Makaba and Ifeanyi Okeke.

Jossy LAd who assisted Sam Okpodu to the 2003 Women World Cup returns to the Super Falcons as chief coach and would have Ntiero Effiom, Ann Chiejine and Mohammed Hussein as assistants.

Felix "Gabusky" ibe would be in charge of the Falconets and will be assisted by NApoleon ALuma of Delta United, Joy Etim and Muda Ademola.

The appointments are with immediate effect.


Published: 2006-04-20 13:30:50
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