Former Ivory Coast manager Hervé Renard has revealed that he was close to becoming the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, replacing Finidi George.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still seeking a permanent coach for the national team, with Augustine Eguavoen currently acting as caretaker for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya.
Renard, a two-time AFCON champion and former coach of Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and France’s women’s national team, was one of the top candidates for the job.
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In an interview with L’Équipe, as reported by Brila FM, Renard disclosed that the NFF had approached him and that he seriously considered the offer.
“I almost went to Nigeria. I weighed the pros and cons for several days, even weeks, before deciding to turn it down,” Renard said. “It was the best offer I had received, but in the end, it wasn’t the right fit for me.”
The NFF continues its search for a new head coach as the Super Eagles prepare for crucial AFCON qualifiers.