South African coach Pitso Mosimane declined Nigeria's national team offer due to 2026 FIFA World Cup grouping and rivalry.
South African coach Pitso Mosimane rejected managing Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, due to the countries being in the same group for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and former Super Eagles captain, Jay-Jay Okocha, pressuring him to take the job. Mosimane expressed interest in coaching talented Nigerian players like Chukwueze and Osimhen, but ultimately decided against it due to the rivalry between the two nations.
June 15, 2024
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