By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Former Super Eagles defender George Abbey has backed the decision by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to appoint a foreign coach for the team.
The NFF recently announced it will appoint an expatriate to tinker the Super Eagles following the team’s poor results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
Abbey believed the move by the NFF is the right one.
He also stated that the appointment of a foreign coach would instil discipline in the team.
“I believe these players need to respect the head coach, especially the foreign-based players,” George said on Brila FM.
“I don’t see any local head coach now who would demand the respect, as required, to lead this team. So I believe it’s the right decision to go and look for a capable technical adviser who would steer this team in the right direction, who would enforce discipline, bring the right philosophy and hopefully get these players playing in the right way, wanting to give their all to the national team.” READ ALSO:
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