NFF confirms Paul Le Guen has rejected Eagles Job

The Nigerian football federation NFF has now confirmed that Frenchman Paul Le Guen rejected the job of Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles offered to him.

In a statement attributed to the Chairman of NFF’s Media and Publicity Committee, Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande, Le Guen’s conditions were unacceptable, Punch writes.

“In truth, the Technical and Development Committee perused the profiles of all the coaches who submitted applications and find Mr Paul Le Guen suitable for the post. But during final negotiations, he objected to being given a target and also did not wish to live in Nigeria, which was a sore point with the Board.

The job of Head Coach of Nigeria is a very big one and there is no way anyone will get such a job without being handed a target. There is absolutely no issue with Le Guen saying he is not coming; several highly –qualified persons would be happy to be named Manager of the Senior National Team of Nigeria. We have a plan to take care of that eventuality.”

However there are other reports that the Frenchman cited insecurity in the country as part of his reasons for rejecting the offer.