Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has dismissed media reports suggesting that he is being considered to replace Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle.
Recent reports had claimed that the NFF was lining up Eguavoen and Ladan Bosso as possible replacements for Chelle if the Super Eagles fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and that the duo might also lead the team to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Reacting to the speculation, Eguavoen described the reports as false and deeply hurtful, insisting that he has no interest in taking up the national team’s coaching role.
“I feel very hurt by these baseless rumours because I really have no idea where they are coming from,” Eguavoen told thenff.com.
“I have a very good working relationship with Coach Eric Chelle, and I have absolutely no interest in taking over the squad. I am praying for him to succeed,” he added.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to face the Crocodiles of Lesotho on Friday in their next World Cup qualifying match.