Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation
(NFF), has given a reason why he prefers foreign coaches to manage the Super
Eagles over local ones.
Pinnick said foreign coaches come with a different mindset
compared to local ones, adding that they cannot be swayed by sentiments.
The NFF is presently searching for a new coach to manage the
Super Eagles of Nigeria after Augustine Eguavoen stepped down.
Recall that Eguavoen resigned as interim coach of the Super
Eagles after failing to qualify Nigeria for this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar
having lost to the Black Stars of Ghana in a playoff last month.
“I do not disrespect our indigenous coaches. Most especially
those that played in the national teams have paid their dues,” Pinnick told
Arise TV.
“There are some things that I see that you ordinarily will
not see. There are things that I know in my position that you may not know. The
reason I advocate for a foreign coach is because they come in with a different
mindset.
“They can’t be swayed by sentiments. All that they are after
is success. This’s why they come with their tactics and methods. It’s not that
I do not believe in our coaches, but they need to develop that mindset. We have
coaches that are quite competent, but the question is: are they good enough for
us for now? I’m a Nigerian and a firm believer in Nigeria but our circumstances
are different.”
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