Italy football legend Fabio Cannavaro has revealed that he declined an offer to manage Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had approached Cannavaro following the team's poor performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, seeking an expatriate coach to revitalize the squad.
Cannavaro, who has previously played for top clubs like Juventus and Real Madrid, confirmed his decision in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. "I had offers from Nigeria [national team] and Iranian clubs, but I want to wait for Serie A and European clubs until December. After that, I may start travelling again," he stated.
With Cannavaro opting out, Augustine Eguavoen will take charge of the Super Eagles for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
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