The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF have announced their coaching team to face the Black Stars of Ghana in next month's World Cup playoff.
According to the NFF, caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen will be in charge of the Super Eagles for the March encounter.
"The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, with Augustine Eguavoen staying as Interim Technical Adviser while former Nigeria World Cup star and former U20 Boys' Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke drafted in as immediate assistant to Eguavoen. Salisu Yusuf will be the 2nd Assistant Coach/Chief Coach of the CHAN team and Joseph Yobo will be 3rd Assistant while Aloysius Agu remains the Goalkeepers’ Trainer," the NFF said.
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The Black Stars will host the first leg in Cape Coast at a date yet to be confirmed (March 23 or 24) before travelling to Nigeria for the second leg at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Sunday, March 27.
The final leg encounter which will be played at the Cape Coast Stadium will be the 59th clash at senior level between both West African giants in a chequered 71 –year rivalry.
Ghana are chasing a record 4th FIFA World Cup appearance while Nigeria seek for their 7th appearance in the competition.