Senator John Enoh, the Minister of Sports, has informed Nigerian football enthusiasts that the Super Eagles, the country's senior men's national team, will appoint a new coach within the next one or two weeks.
Following the non-renewal of Jose Peseiro's contract after the Africa Cup of Nations in February, where Nigeria finished second, the team has been without a permanent coach. Finidi George temporarily took charge for two recent friendly games against Ghana and Mali.
During a televised interview on Thursday night, Senator Enoh expressed concern over the current coaching vacancy and reassured fans that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is actively working to resolve this. He highlighted the urgency of the situation, especially with upcoming qualifiers in June and the need to avoid missing another World Cup, referencing Nigeria's absence from the last tournament.
The minister acknowledged the shaky start in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with disappointing draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, emphasizing the critical need for improvement to ensure qualification for the next World Cup. Enoh remains confident that the NFF understands the high expectations from Nigerians and is committed to securing a competent coach soon to stabilize the team and build on their recent performance at the Africa Cup of Nations.
