The 8 ‘Wisemen’ to decide new Super Eagles coach

Today in Abuja, the NFF technical committee will sit to finalise on the much-awaited appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles.

The sub-committee was inaugurated in August 2023.

The committee’s recommendations will be deliberated on by the NFF executive committee headed by president Ibrahim Gusau before the appointment is announced.

SCORENigeria lists the committee members –

Chairman: Sharif Inuwa ‘Ahlan’ – The Kano FA Chairman is also on the executive committee of the NFF. The businessman is widely regarded as the closest ally of NFF president Gusau.

Vice Chairman: Felix Anyansi-Agwu – He is the NFF 1^st Vice President and previously headed this same committee. He led Enyimba to their most successful run including two CAF Champions League and nine NPFL championships.

Aminu Kurfi ‘Balele’ – Katsina FA chairman and Federal House of Representatives member. He was previously chairman of NPFL club Katsina United. The businessman and politician is an influential Nigeria football stakeholder.

Victor Ikpeba – CAF African Footballer of the Year in 1997, who enjoyed a decorated playing career that included historic 1996 Olympic Gold and featured at 1994 and 1998 World Cups. One of the longest serving members of this committee. He is now a pundit with SuperSport TV.

Felix Owolabi – Former international who played a big role when Nigeria won a first-ever AFCON on home soil in 1980.

Olayinka Olagbemiro – Abuja academy owner, whose track record has included managerial stints at the famous Stationery Stores as well as TikiTaka Nigeria.

Zanna Mala – Former El Kanemi Warriors chairman and a close ally of the NFF president.

Augustine Eguavoen – He is the committee secretary and the NFF technical director. Former Super Eagles captain, who has gone on to handle the national team several times.