The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly eyeing Chelsea legend Frank Lampard as the new head coach for the Super Eagles, filling a role left vacant after Bruno Labbadia's departure.
Sources close to the NFF have revealed that initial contract discussions with Lampard are slated to begin right after the international break.
Lampard, who has been working as a pundit with Amazon Prime Television, has been without a managerial role since the 2022/2023 season.
His potential appointment would mark a significant shift for the Super Eagles, bringing in a coach with a strong pedigree in European football.
The move comes after Labbadia abruptly exited his contract, citing unmet demands by the NFF as his reason for stepping down.
This sudden departure left the Super Eagles without a leader and prompted the NFF to search for a high-profile replacement to guide the team forward.
As of now, the NFF has not made any official statement regarding the talks with Lampard. The football community in Nigeria and beyond awaits confirmation, eager to see if Lampard will take on the challenge of leading the Super Eagles to new heights.
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