By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Bruno Labbadia has offered an insight on why he rejected the chance to manage the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The 58-year-old’s appointment was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on August 27.
Labbadia however announced he won’t take up the role again three days later.
The former Germany international has now explained the reason behind his action.
“I wanted to go abroad now. The basic premise for me was, i have to go to Nigeria to see everything firsthand.That didn’t happen anymore after it was announced“, Labbadia told Flatterball podcast.
“It wasn’t about the salary anymore either. There were several organizational issues, which were problematic. It then got worse and worse, so I didn’t have two days left to meet the national team. Then I pulled the reins because the feeling was getting worse and worse.
“I wanted to be in Nigeria four, five days ahead of time, before the players arrives, to look at the experiences.” That didn’t work.
Labbadia also reflected on his conversation with the NFF.
“They were good conversations. And it matters to me: It was one and only my feeling that I didn’t have the time I needed to 100-percent concentration. That’s why I said goodbye.”
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