"My Being Super Eagles Coach An Intervention From God" - Eguavoen

"My Being Super Eagles Coach An Intervention From God" - Eguavoen

By Niyi Busari

Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen has said that his coming back to manage the Super Eagles in interim capacity is an intervention from God, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

Eguavoen speaking at the Press Conference ahead of Saturday's 2025 African Nations Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday said he didn't ask for the job but it came and could not reject coming to give a helping hand at a time the country he loves so much needs his services.

This is Eguavoen's fourth stint in charge of the Nigerian national team, having previously managed the team from 2005 to 2007, in 2010, and again in 2022 before the recent management of the Super Eagles in the next two AFCON qualifier games.

"The position I occupied right now as Super Eagles Coach, I didn't beg for it. It's an intervention from God. It's not possible for me to reject serving a country I love so much.

"Nigerians love football, and anytime the opportunity to lead the Super Eagles comes, I think I should react positively to that. I am here today due to call from Nigeria and Nigerians."

Speaking about whether he is under pressure to lead Super Eagles to victory on Saturday, he said: "no, personally, I am not but there is pressure in the air that we must win tomorrow (Saturday). Nigeria placed herself so high and the game against Benin Republic is nothing but winning. The mood in the camp is good, and we are coming out to win."

The three times African champions will trade tackles with Benin Republic on Saturday and play against Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday in the Matchday 1 and 2 of the 2025 African Nations Cup.