The Nigeria Football Federation has today unveiled Bruno Labbadia as the new manager of the Super Eagles. The renowned German tactician will take the reins of the national team with immediate effect.
The appointment was confirmed by NFF Secretary General, Mohammed Sanusi, in a statement released earlier this morning. "We are delighted to welcome Bruno Labbadia to the Super Eagles family," said Sanusi. "His vast experience and proven track record in European football make him an ideal fit for our team."
Labbadia replaces Finidi George, who resigned from the position earlier this year. The German coach will have the task of guiding the Super Eagles through the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Bruno Labbadia; born 8 February 1966, is a German football gaffer and former player who played up front. He hoisted the DFB-Pokal in 1989-90 with 1. FC Kaiserslautern and the Bundesliga in 1993-94 with FC Bayern Munich. He was also capped twice for the German side. He last managed VfB Stuttgart.
The team's first test under Labbadia will come on September 7th against Benin Republic at the Nest of Champions in Uyo. They will then travel to Rwanda for their second qualifier three days later.
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