Yusuf to lead Eagles against Mali, Luxemburg

The Technical and Development Committee of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the appointment of Super Eagles assistant Coach, Salisu Yusuf to lead the country for two friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg.

Nigeria will face Mali in Paris on May 27 and they also face Luxembourg on June 1.

The Committee after their meeting at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja on Wednesday said the appointment s is in line with the NFF Board’s resolve to encourage and expose indigenous Coaches who show undoubted ability and capacity.

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“In view of the upcoming international friendly matches involving the Super Eagles and Mali and Luxembourg in Europe, the Committee appointed Salisu Yusuf as interim Head Coach of the team, to be assisted by Imama Amapakabor (1st Assistant), Kennedy Boboye (2nd Assistant) and Alloy Agu (Goalkeeper Trainer). The National Technical Director, Shaibu Amodu will play supervisory role,” the TC said in a statement.

Both matches are to prepare the Eagles for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, which begin in October.

The NFF added that, “After the friendly matches, and before the 2018 FIFA World Cup group phase draw, the Technical Committee will initiate the process for the selection of a substantive technical crew for the Super Eagles, with a Head Coach. A small team of eminently –qualified persons with the required pedigree will take charge of the process, and the best candidate would be selected, irrespective of whether he is indigenous or expatriate.”

 

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