Former Ivory Coast head coach, Herve Renard, has revealed that he was close to accepting the role of head coach for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, replacing Finidi George. Renard, a two-time AFCON winner, was one of the top candidates considered by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) as they continue their search for a permanent coach ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya.
In an interview with L’Equipe via Brilla FM, Renard confirmed that the NFF approached him with an attractive offer, which he seriously considered.
“I almost went to Nigeria. I weighed up the pros and cons for a few days, even a few weeks before ultimately refusing the offer,” Renard stated. “It was the best offer I’ve received so far, but in the end, it wasn’t the right fit for me.”
As the NFF continues to seek a permanent coach, caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen will lead the Super Eagles in the upcoming AFCON qualifiers. Eguavoen has outlined his own conditions for accepting the permanent role, with a long-term contract being one of his key demands.
With Renard now out of the running, the NFF faces a crucial decision on the future of the Super Eagles’ coaching staff as they prepare for their clash against Libya. to reject Super Eagles job
Former Ivory Coast boss Herve Renard has revealed he was close to replacing Finidi George as head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
The search for a permanent head coach for Nigeria’s Super Eagles remains ongoing, with Augustine Eguavoen set to continue as caretaker boss for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Libya.
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have been on the market for a replacement for Finidi George, with several candidates in the running.
One notable name that was considered is Herve Renard, the two-time AFCON winner and former coach of Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and France’s women’s team.
Renard revealed in an interview with L’Equipe via Brilla FM that he was approached by the NFF and gave the offer serious thought.
“I almost went to Nigeria, I weighed up the pros and cons for a few days, even a few weeks before refusing it,” Renard said.
“It is the best offer I have had so far, the rest didn’t suit me.”
Meanwhile, Eguavoen has outlined his conditions for considering the permanent role.
At the top of his list is a long-term contract.
With Renard out of the running and Eguavoen’s demands on the table, the NFF must decide which direction to take as the Super Eagles prepare to face Libya.
