Former Super Eagles striker,Julius Aghahowa, has shared his thoughts on why the Nigeria Football Federation may find it challenging to hire Herve Renard as the head coach for the men’s national team.
During an interview on Brila FM, Aghahowa suggested that the federation should instead consider appointing a capable local coach.
Renard, known for his extensive experience in African and global football, has reportedly demanded a monthly salary of $125,000 to take on the role of Super Eagles head coach.
The NFF has yet to fill the position following the resignation of Finidi George in June.
Aghahowa expressed concerns about the financial implications of hiring Renard, stating, “The coach (Herve Renard) is a very good coach, he has experience; when it comes to African football and even world football, we have to be realistic. Can we afford him with the price tag?”
He pointed out the difficulties faced by the federation in the past, noting, “Even when the former coach was handling the team and he was earning about $50,000 to $70,000, it was difficult for us to pay him. We were owing him for months, and now we are talking about almost double of that amount, where are we going to get the money from?”
Aghahowa also emphasized the potential of local coaches, saying, “We might not pay them as much as the foreign coaches, but pay them well, give them enough time to build the team, and I have confidence in our local coaches.”
