Austin Eguavoen has stepped down as interim Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Eguavoen took over from Gernot Rohr late last year and led the Eagles to the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon this January, but he was expected to do well in the World Cup playoff.
The Super Eagles played a goalless draw against the Black Stars of Ghana during the first leg of the playoff and did not take advantage of the home leg in Abuja as they drew 1-1 and missed out on away goal rule.
Also, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed the entire technical crew of the team for the same reason and stated that a new crew would be formed to take charge of the team going forward.
A statement from the Federation read: “Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from that position with immediate effect.
“The NFF has in the meantime withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the coaches and terminated the appointment of the entire technical crew of the team with immediate effect.
“A new crew will be announced after a proper review to lead the new charge of reinvigorating the Super Eagles to face future challenges appropriately.”
NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi said: “We thank the coaches and team officials for their service to the nation and wish them success in their future endeavours.”
