Super Eagles’ Interim Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen, has reacted to the appointed of Emmanuel Amuneke, as the new head coach of the team.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the appointment on Monday, ahead of the Super Eagles’ 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana.
Amuneke was named the Chief Coach and Eguavoen’s first assistant, while Salisu Yusuf was named Second Assistant Chief Coach of the Super Eagles.
In an interview with he News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Eguavoen described Amuneke’s appointment by the , NFF, as a “very good development.”
“Amuneke is my younger brother and we have worked together for so long. I think his coming into the team will add a lot of value also.
“Once we get information on a player, I will go round to watch him. And not just me, a couple of my colleagues are also watching.
“That gives the home-based players a lot of hope and thinking that they will get a chance one day to play in the Super Eagles.”
