In a shocking turn of events, German tactician Bruno Labbadia has rejected the offer to become the new coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, just days after his appointment was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
According to reports, Labbadia and the NFF were unable to agree on final details regarding salary and other entitlements, leading to the collapse of the deal.
The NFF had announced Labbadia’s appointment on Tuesday, with his first games set to be the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda on September 7 and 10, respectively.
The NFF is yet to comment on the latest development, which comes as a significant blow to the team’s preparations for the upcoming qualifiers.
It’s worth noting that Labbadia’s demand for payment of his taxes in both Nigeria and Germany was also a point of contention, according to the NFF.
The search for a new coach is now back on, with the NFF facing a race against time to find a suitable replacement before the qualifiers.
