It Was Big Surprise For Me To Be First Nigerian Coach To Win Title In Europe -Egbo

It Was Big Surprise For Me To Be First Nigerian Coach To Win Title In Europe -Egbo

Sampson Adedeji

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ndubuisi Egbo said it was a big surprise for him back then when he realized that he was the first Nigerian coach to win a title with a European club, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Egbo made the headlines in 2020 when guided KF Tirana to the Albania League title and also to play in the qualifying round of the prestigious UEFA Champions League.

While speaking to TribalFootball, Egbo said he was focused on the job and not aware of the achievement.

“Well, even for me I was surprised at the time to learn that I was the first Nigerian coach or manager to win a title in Europe because I was focused more on doing my job and winning for my team.

“But at home, it was greeted very well! Everybody was calling me about this achievement back in Nigeria. I knew then that this could act as a motivation for other Nigerian coaches to work hard and break into Europe.

“I certainly received a lot of messages of congratulations back then", he said.

Egbo was part of the Super Eagles team in the 2000 African Cup of Nations under coach Jo Bonfrere.