Super Eagles stand-in captain William Ekong has lend his voice to the debate whether a foreign or local coach should head the national team.
Ekong was first capped by Stephen Keshi had he has played under several other local coaches like Augustine Eguavoen and Samson Siasia.
He also worked with foreign coaches like Gernot Rohr and Jose Peseiro.
“The ideal situation is for a Nigerian to lead our team,” he told Eagle7fm
“Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire have done well under their own coaches.
“The coaches already understand the culture and players and can easily relate to the team.
“But you cannot also dismiss a foreign coach.
“My experience with Rohr was very good, also Peseiro.
“It (appointment) should not be based on nationality and identities.
“We should decide on what is best for team because we want to win the AFCON and go farther at the World Cup.”
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