In a stunning revelation, renowned coach Pitso Mosimane has disclosed that he turned down the opportunity to coach the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, according to Soccernet. Mosimane, who has won numerous accolades in his illustrious career, revealed that Jay-Jay Okocha, a former Nigerian football legend, was instrumental in persuading him to consider the role. In an interview with SNAWA, Mosimane recounted how Okocha and an official from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) approached him about the position. However, he ultimately declined the offer due to his strong emotional attachment to South Africa, his home country. Mosimane explained that South Africa and Nigeria are in the same World Cup qualifying group, making it difficult for him to coach against his own country....CONTINUE READING
Despite acknowledging the allure of working with talented Nigerian players like Chukwueze and Osimhen, Mosimane emphasized that his loyalty to South Africa took precedence. He also noted that the NFF never presented a formal contract, making the discussions merely exploratory.
Mosimane’s revelation sheds light on the behind-the-scenes efforts of the NFF to secure a high-profile coach for the Super Eagles. While Mosimane is no longer in contention, rumors suggest that Portuguese tactician Antonio Conceicao is favored to assume the technical director role.
