Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has expressed his preference for a local coach to lead the Super Eagles, emphasizing the importance of having someone who understands the culture of the country, players, and the daily routine.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is yet to appoint a permanent head coach for the team following Jose Peseiro’s departure in February, with former international Emmanuel Amuneke and two expatriates, Domenec Torrent, and Antonio Conceicao, reportedly being considered for the role.
During a radio program on Eagles FM, Nigeria football legend Segun Odegbami asked Troost-Ekong about his choice for the new coach, to which the center-back expressed his belief that a local tactician would be the ideal candidate.
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Troost-Ekong highlighted the success of teams like Senegal and Ivory Coast, attributing it to having a coach who understands the country’s culture and the players’ needs, drawing from his own experiences playing at the AFCON.
Despite his preference for a local coach, Troost-Ekong acknowledged the positive experiences he had under foreign coaches like Gernot Rohr and Peseiro.
He mentioned the achievements of reaching the World Cup and AFCON semi-finals under Rohr, as well as the criticisms faced by Peseiro before leading the team to the AFCON final.
The PAOK Salonica player emphasized the importance of making decisions that are in the best interest of the team, regardless of nationality or political considerations.
