The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the appointment of ex-Super Eagles Captain and coach Augustine Eguavoen as the Technical Director of the NFF.
Newsmen learnt that 55-year-old Eguavoen, a former Eagles defender, was reportedly close to being appointed as coach of Malian giants and 2009 CAF Confederation Cup champions Stade Malian, before this domestic appointment.
Also appointed were Paul Aigbogun, former Flying Eagles coach, who was made Deputy Director of Technical and Scouting for the Federation, while Garba Lawal, ex-Super Eagles midfielder, will be the Chief Technical Officer.
Other appointments were contained in the statement providing the information released by the Federation.
“The Executive Committee approved a presentation by the Chairman of the Technical & Development Committee for the appointment of former Super Eagles’ Captain and Coach, Mr. Augustine Eguavoen, as the new Technical Director of the NFF,” the statement read.
“He will work with the following persons, whose appointments were also approved: Mr. Paul Aigbogun (Deputy Director, Technical & Scouting); Terry Babatunde Eguaoje (Consultant on Coaching & Development); Abdulrafiu Yusuf (Assistant Director, Coaching & Development); Siji Lagunju (Assistant Director, Training & Development) and; Garba Lawal (Chief Technical Officer).
“The appointments are with immediate effect.”
A certified coach, Eguavoen last managed the Greek club, APS Zakynthos, between September 2018 and February 2019.