NFF not in haste to name new Eagles coach

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First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barr. Seyi Akinwumi, has revealed that the federation under the leadership of Amaju Pinnick is not in a rush to employ a substantive Super Eagles coach. Akinwumi told National Mirror that the NFF had learnt from its mistake of the past, noting that the federation was taking its time to give Nigeria the best. Asked how long Nigerians would have to wait to get the substantive coach for Super Eagles, the Lagos FA chairman replied, “Nigerians should wait, we are going to have a substantive coach.
I cannot say now and I think the question is meant for the technical committee.” He added, “And we need to understand some things; it is not about getting the coach, but is about getting the best for the country. “With a lot of experience we have had in the past from employment of coaches, we need to go to the root of the problem and take our time, solve the problem and come up with the best. “Right now we don’t have any urgency now, no qualifier no competitive games.
That is why we are trying to use the time to get the best for the country. All we want from Nigerians is to be patient. I am sure very soon we shall get the best for the country.” Speaking on the forthcoming Super Eagles friendly matches in France and Luxemburg, Akinwumi said the NFF was on course for the international friendlies. “As far as I know nothing has changed; the coach has called those he wants ready and there is assurance from federation, so we are on course for the games. “As we indicated we want to seize the opportunity to launch those young lads that we tag future Super Eagles and those who are coming to blend together and understand what it takes to have Super Eagles crest “So, we are on course; the plan is already on ground,” he added.
Meanwhile, in the latest FIFA Ranking released yesterday, Super Eagles are still marking time in the 67th spot globally and are 14th in Africa. FIFA said, “With no international “A” matches played in April, the May edition of the FIFA/Cola-Cola World Ranking provides a brief moment of security for teams eager to hold onto the top positions.” Accordingly, Argentina still on top as Philippines set new personal best, with Algeria still dominating Africa. The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on June 2.