Eguavoen Denies Super Eagles Coaching Rumors Amid World Cup Qualifiers

Augustine Eguavoen dismisses rumors of interest in the Super Eagles head coach position, denying reports linking him to replace Eric Chelle. The NFF Communications Department released a statement where Eguavoen expressed disappointment over the rumors and affirmed his support for Chelle.

Eguavoen warned against creating divisions within the national team management, citing past incidents during Gernot Rohr and José Peseiro's tenures. The statement comes ahead of a match scheduled for Friday, October 10.

Eguavoen emphasized his commitment to a harmonious working relationship within the team amid speculation about coaching changes if Nigeria fails to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.