Bruno Labbadia: 3 Surprising Facts About the New Super Eagles Head Coach

Bruno Labbadia’s appointment as Super Eagles head coach has been met with significant criticism. Here’s why Nigerians are questioning the decision.

The 58-year-old was appointed on Tuesday morning as the NFF seeks to salvage their World Cup qualifiers and secure a spot in the 2025 AFCON.

Bruno Labbadia’s appointment as Super Eagles head coach has been met with significant criticism, with many questioning the rationale behind the decision. Here are three concerning facts about Labbadia that could indicate potential problems:

1. No Trophies Won
   Bruno Labbadia has managed eight different clubs across nine tenures but has never secured a trophy. His longest stint was with Darmstadt 98 from 2003 to 2006, where he was dismissed after finishing the season in fifth place.
2. 16% Win Ratio at Stuttgart
   Labbadia’s most recent role was at Stuttgart, where he returned in December 2022 for a brief five-month period. He was dismissed after the team fell to the bottom of the Bundesliga, with only 2 wins in 12 games, resulting in a poor win ratio of 16.7%.
3. No National Team Experience
   Labbadia has never managed a national team or worked outside Germany. His entire career has been spent in the German league, and his lack of international experience may pose challenges for Nigeria’s ambitions in the World Cup qualifiers.