Skip to content
Abuja Affairs

Abuja Affairs

Precise, Concise, and Factual Political Updates from Abuja

Primary Menu
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Home
  • MEET THE NEW SUPER EAGLES COACH
  • News Update
  • Sports

MEET THE NEW SUPER EAGLES COACH

Theophilus Noah Baba August 27, 2024
hmyqvnnc5zmug6rq7oaa

Let us meet the new Super Eagles coach, Bruno Labbadia, a seasoned football tactician with a rich history both on and off the pitch. Born on February 8, 1966, Labbadia enjoyed a distinguished playing career as a striker in Germany, where he made a name for himself with his goal-scoring prowess. He played for several top-tier clubs, including Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga in the 1993-94 season, and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, with whom he lifted the DFB-Pokal in the 1989-90 season. His talents also earned him two caps for the German national team.

After retiring as a player, Labbadia smoothly transitioned into management, beginning his coaching career with Darmstadt 98 from 2000 to 2003. Over the years, he has managed several notable German clubs, such as Bayer Leverkusen, Hamburg SV, and VfB Stuttgart. Known for his tactical acumen and ability to rejuvenate struggling teams, Labbadia has built a reputation as a manager who can deliver results under pressure.

Now, as he takes the helm of the Nigerian national team, Labbadia becomes the sixth German coach to lead the Super Eagles. He follows in the footsteps of other German tacticians like Berti Vogts, who managed the team between 2007 and 2008, and Gernot Rohr, who notably qualified Nigeria for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Labbadia’s immediate challenge is significant: he will lead the Super Eagles in two crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic on September 7th in Uyo and against Rwanda on September 10th in Kigali. These matches are vital as Nigeria seeks to secure its place in the tournament, and all eyes will be on Labbadia to see how he navigates this initial test.

With his extensive experience and a track record of managing in top European leagues, Labbadia is expected to bring a new level of discipline, strategy, and motivation to the Super Eagles. Nigerian football fans are hopeful that under his leadership, the team will not only qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations but also restore its status as one of the powerhouses of African football.

Share and Enjoy !

Continue Reading

Previous: “Zimbabwean Bishop Detained in Nigeria Over Church Election Linked to Gay Rights – Immigration”
Next: FCTA Unveils Plan for Nigeria’s First Underground Light Rail Linking Abuja Metro to CBD Terminal”

Related Stories

IMG_20250528_173030
  • News Update

President Tinubu Appoints Hon. Bawa Bwari to Governing Board of Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Alongside 35 Others for Federal Institutions

Theophilus Noah Baba May 28, 2025
IMG-20250528-WA0033
  • News Update

“Hon. Dara Bwari Launches Chairmanship Ambition, Picks Labour Party Nomination Form”

Theophilus Noah Baba May 28, 2025
IMG-20250527-WA0037
  • News Update

Danjuma Ushafa Picks LP Nomination form for Bwari Chairmanship

Theophilus Noah Baba May 27, 2025
THEOPHILUS NOAH BABA (TNB)

Social media influencer, Blogger,
An advocate of good governance & Attituditional change holds a Masters degree in Information Technology


FOLLOW ABUJA POLITICS

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • WhatsApp

You may have missed

IMG_20250528_173030
  • News Update

President Tinubu Appoints Hon. Bawa Bwari to Governing Board of Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Alongside 35 Others for Federal Institutions

Theophilus Noah Baba May 28, 2025
IMG-20250528-WA0033
  • News Update

“Hon. Dara Bwari Launches Chairmanship Ambition, Picks Labour Party Nomination Form”

Theophilus Noah Baba May 28, 2025
IMG-20250527-WA0037
  • News Update

Danjuma Ushafa Picks LP Nomination form for Bwari Chairmanship

Theophilus Noah Baba May 27, 2025
FB_IMG_1747827575029
  • News Update

FCT Natives Barricade National Assembly Over Exclusion from North Central Development Commission Appointments

Theophilus Noah Baba May 21, 2025

FOLLOW ABUJA POLITICS

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
Copyright © All rights reserved. | MoreNews by AF themes.

Share

Blogger
Bluesky
Delicious
Digg
Email
Facebook
Facebook messenger
Flipboard
Google
Hacker News
Line
LinkedIn
Mastodon
Mix
Odnoklassniki
PDF
Pinterest
Pocket
Print
Reddit
Renren
Short link
SMS
Skype
Telegram
Tumblr
Twitter
VKontakte
wechat
Weibo
WhatsApp
X
Xing
Yahoo! Mail

Copy short link

Copy link