The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of former U17 World Cup winner Manu Garba as the Head Coach of the Nigeria U17 boys, Golden Eaglets. The decision comes as Garba rejoins the team after leading them to victory in the FIFA U17 World Cup in 2013.
“I am honored and excited to be appointed as the Head Coach of the Golden Eaglets once again. It is a great privilege to work with young talents and I am committed to helping them achieve success on the international stage,” Garba said in a statement.
Garba’s previous stint with the Golden Eaglets in 2013 saw the team clinch the U17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, marking Nigeria’s fourth triumph at that level. The squad, which included future stars like Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Musa Mohammed, impressed with their skill and determination throughout the tournament.
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Looking ahead to the upcoming WAFU B U17 Championship in Ghana, Garba expressed confidence in his team’s abilities. “We have a talented group of players and I believe we can achieve great things in the upcoming tournament. We will work hard and prepare well to make Nigeria proud,” he stated.
The Golden Eaglets will be aiming to replicate their past success under Garba’s guidance as they face tough competition from other teams in the region. With his wealth of experience and knowledge of youth development, Garba is poised to lead the team to glory once again.
NFF President Amaju Pinnick also shared his excitement about Garba’s return to the team. “Manu Garba is a proven coach with a track record of success. We believe he is the right person to lead the Golden Eaglets and we are confident in his abilities to guide the team to victory,” Pinnick commented.
