German tactician Bruno Labbadia has revealed why his much-anticipated appointment as the head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles fell through, Soccernet.ng reports.
After two months from the drama, the former VfL Wolfsburg manager cited logistical and organizational challenges as the reasons for the failed deal rather than financial disagreements.
The Nigeria Football Federation NFF had announced Labbadia's appointment two months ago, naming him the new head coach of the Nigerian men's national team, following months of searching for a permanent successor to Finidi George.
However, the deal unexpectedly collapsed, leaving the Super Eagles without a coach for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda.
In an exclusive interview with Bild, Labbadia provided insights into the breakdown of negotiations. According to the former Bayern Munich striker, the deal fell apart because his initial condition-to visit Nigeria and assess the situation before officially taking up the role-could not be fulfilled once his appointment was prematurely made public.
