FULL LIST: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Head Coaches From 1949 Till 2024

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2 years ago

August 27, 2024

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday, August 27, approved the appointment of German coach Bruno Labbadia as the 37th head coach of the Super Eagles.

The decision followed the resignation of Finidi George.

Labbadia will lead the Super Eagles as they gear up for the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Since 1949, Nigeria has seen a total of 37 head coaches for its national football team.

Below is the full list of the former Super Eagles coaches:

1. John Finch (England) – 1949

2. Daniel Anyiam (Nigeria) – 1954-1956; 1964-1965

3. Les Courtier (England) – 1956-1960

4. Moshe Beit Halevi (Israel) – 1960-1961

5. George Vardar (Hungary) – 1961-1963

6. Joey Blackwell (England) – 1963–1964

7. József Ember (Hungary) – 1965-1968

8. Sabino Barinaga (Spain) – 1968-1969

9. Peter ‘Eto’ Amaechina (Nigeria) – 1969-1970

10. Karl-Heinz Marotzke (Germany) – 1970-1971; 1974

11. Jorge Penna (Brazil) – 1972-1973

12. Jelisavčić ‘Father Tiko’ Tihomir (Yugoslavia) – 1974-1978

13. Otto Glória (Brazil) – 1979-1982

14. Gottlieb Göller (Germany) – 1981

15. Adegboye Onigbinde (Nigeria) – 1983-1984; 2002

16. Chris Udemezue (Nigeria) – 1984-1986

17. Patrick Ekeji (Nigeria) – 1985

18. Paul Hamilton (Nigeria) – 1987; 1989

19. Manfred Höner (Germany) – 1988-1989

20. Clemens Westerhof (Netherlands) – 1989-1994

21. Amodu Shaibu (Nigeria) – 1994-1995; 1996-1997; 2001-2002; 2008-2010

22. Johannes Bonfrere (Netherlands) – 1995-1996; 1999-2001

23. Philippe Troussier (France) – 1997

24. Monday Sinclair (Nigeria) – 1997-1998

25. Bora Milutinović (Yugoslavia) – 1998

26. Thijs Libregts (Netherlands) – 1999

27. Christian Chukwu (Nigeria) – 2002-2005

28. Augustine Eguavoen (Nigeria) – 2005-2007; 2010; 2022

29. Berti Vogts (Germany) – 2007-2008

30. Lars Lagerbäck (Sweden) – 2010

31. Samson Siasia (Nigeria) – 2010-2011; 2016

32. Stephen Keshi (Nigeria) – 2011-2014; 2015

33. Sunday Oliseh (Nigeria) – 2015-2016

34. Gernot Rohr (Germany) – 2016-2021

35. José Peseiro (Portugal) – 2022-2024

36. Finidi George (Nigeria) – 2024

37. Bruno Labbadia (Germany) – 2024-present

The latest addition to the Super Eagles’ coaching staff is German coach Bruno Labbadia, who assumed the role in August 2024.

Labbadia is the sixth German to manage the team, following Karl-Heinz Marotzke, Gottlieb Göller, Manfred Höner, Berti Vogts, and Gernot Rohr.
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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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24 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.