Super Eagles: NFF confirms Salisu Yusuf as chief coach
The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the appointment of Salisu Yusuf as the chief coach of the Super Eagles.
This follows his recommendation for the post by the Technical and Development Sub-Committee of the football federation on Tuesday.
Mr. Imama Amakapabo will serve as Assistant Coach and Mr. Alloy Agu as Goalkeepers’ Trainer, a communique issued at the end of the committee meeting in Abuja, Wednesday, states.
“Also approved was the recommendation for Mr. Bitrus Bewarang to become the new National Technical Director. He replaces the late Coach Shaibu Amodu.
“Board also approved the recommendation for Mr. Nduka Ugbade to return to the U17 National Team as Assistant Coach.
Meanwhile the Technical and Development Sub-Committee was given seven days to recommend a candidate for the post of Technical Adviser which Paul Le Guen rejected.
The Committee further resolved that any candidate that would be so recommended by the Technical and Development Sub –Committee must have accepted to be handed targets and must also be willing to live in Nigeria. In addition, such a candidate must agree to undergo other internal evaluation, the communique continued.
The Executive Committee also approved that henceforth, only the Head Coaches of the various National Teams will be on monthly salary, while assistant coaches will receive only bonuses and allowances..
