Why ex-Sweden boss Andersson rejected Super Eagles role

As the search for a new Super Eagles coach continues, there has been revelations of coaches who rejected offers from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Recently, the NFF president Ibrahim Gusau revealed that the hunt for a gaffer had continued since the departure of Finidi George.

Gusau mentioned that some of the coaches that the football house had been in touch with, had failed to reach a favourable agreement.

“For Super Eagles coach, it is a process. Along the line we started a process we almost concluded, we reached an agreement but later on once you have middle men and most of these coaches have agents,” he said.

“You sit down and have agreement and just for you to wake up and they will bring up something that was not part of the agreement which is practically impossible.”

Following a recent interview, it is clear that a former Sweden head coach Janne Andersson had been one of the coaches approached by the NFF.

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Andersson revealed that he was close to managing the Super Eagles, but turned down the opportunity over unfavorable contract terms.

The 62-year-old was reportedly close to reaching an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), but disclosed the situation wasn’t perfect for him.

“I have had many inquiries. Some I said no to, and others I listened to, but they didn’t go anywhere. I received two serious offers from Latvia and Nigeria, but I chose to reject them,” Andersson told Swedish newspaper Hallandsposten.

“Nigeria was very persistent and wanted me to take the job. There were many appealing aspects, but the overall situation wasn’t perfect. It didn’t feel 100 percent right, and it has to feel that way for me to fully commit.”

On his next move as a football manager, Andersson said that he is cautious.

“It would take a lot for me to take on a new coaching job. I am selective and have other things going on, like mentorship and board roles,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles are yet to have a substantive coach, but are being handled by interim boss, Austin Eguavoen.

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