The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have disbanded the Super Eagles technical team led by Austin Eguavoen after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by The Black Stars in the second leg played at the Moshood Abiola Sports Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday.
Thomas Partey scored to put Ghana in the lead before William Troost-Ekong got the equalizer for Nigeria. Ghana secured qualified based on the away goal rule.
The NFF has released a statement to confirm the dismissal of Austin Eguavoen.
Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from that position with immediate effect.
The NFF has in the meantime withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the coaches and terminated the appointment of the entire technical crew of the team with immediate effect. A new crew will be announced after a proper review to lead the new charge of reinvigorating the Super Eagles to face future challenges appropriately.
“We thank the coaches and team officials for their service to the nation and wish them success in their future endeavours,” said NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi.
