Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin Jay Jay Okocha is reported to be one influence behind the appointment of new Super Eagles German coach Bruno Labbadia.
According to ScoreNigeria Okocha promoted Labbadia’s candidacy over Janne Andersson who was top consideration for the Nigeria Football Federation. Also Sports Minister, John Enoh was favourably disposed to appoint the twice capped German international.
Labbadia was Okocha’s teammate during his time at Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga,
Meanwhile: Nigerians on social media have had their say in Tuesday’s announcement by the Nigeria Football Federation.
@sunday3810644: “Why this man, the man who is an old timer; football has changed from what it used to be to then. I doubt if this man can offer anything good to the Super Eagles. Anyway, I wish them the best but I still have my doubts about this man.”
@Wewe_Of_Lagos: “This man with bad management records, always wins 4 matches, draw 4/2 then loses the remaining games. Super Eagles reject him. We Nigerians reject him.”
@JosephOnuarah: “Thoroughly disappointed with this recruitment. Why not sign an Amunike that has tasted glory in the age grade teams or Samson Siasia What is really NFFs interest in signing no-result and no-impact foreign coaches since the last two decades?”
@Bjoj1985: “Where do they always get all these German guys? What is the connection of Nigeria and Germany. Scam everywhere.”
@K_6toolz: “NFF go just enter Europe go carry PE teacher chai.”
@TvslEspana: “Have you ever seen the Spanish looking for foreign coach? What is wrong with our country leaders that we didn’t know what to do. Why must we use foreigners as our national coach, does that sound very good?”
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