Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has successfully undergone a major surgery in Belgium, according to reports.
The procedure, which had been delayed multiple times, was a significant medical intervention that Eguavoen had postponed in order to focus on leading the Super Eagles through their qualification campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
A source close to the coach confirmed that the surgery was a success and that Eguavoen will now proceed with the necessary follow-up care. “It was a successful surgery, and he will now do the usual follow-ups,” the source stated.
In Eguavoen’s absence, Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has taken temporary charge of the CHAN Eagles.
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Ogunmodede is leading the team for their crucial 2024 CHAN qualifiers against Ghana, as the Eagles aim to secure a spot in the upcoming tournament.
Eguavoen, who is also the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), was handed the interim coaching role for the Super Eagles following the departure of former coach José Peseiro.
🚨BREAKING: Augustine Eguavoen to continue in his role as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, and lead the team in its #AFCON2025Q matches against Libya next month.
His crew of Fidelis Ilechukwu, Daniel Ogunmodede, Olatunji Baruwa and Tomaz Zorec also return. pic.twitter.com/LMAGQPOx1S
— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) September 26, 2024
Despite his medical situation, Eguavoen’s commitment to the national team remained unwavering, as he focused on steering the Super Eagles toward a successful AFCON qualification campaign.
