The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to appoint former Kwara United coach, Abdullahi Biffo, as the new head coach of the national Under-20 team, the Flying Eagles, ahead of their next international assignment.
Key Highlights
- The NFF is set to name Abdullahi Biffo as head coach of the Flying Eagles.
- The target is qualification for next year’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ghana.
- Biffo has coached Giwa FC, Remo Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Abia Warriors and Sporting Lagos, and currently works in the United States.
- He assisted Manu Garba with the U-17 side and worked under Abdullahi Maikaba at the WAFU B U-20 tournament.
- The NFF has yet to officially confirm the appointment.
Biffo is reportedly being considered for the position as the federation intensifies efforts to rebuild the team and secure Nigeria’s qualification for next year’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Ghana.
The appointment is expected to be announced unless there is a last-minute change in the federation’s decision.
Biffo’s Coaching Record
The experienced tactician has previously handled several Nigerian clubs, including Giwa FC, Remo Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Abia Warriors and Sporting Lagos. He is currently coaching in the United States.
Biffo also has experience working with Nigeria’s youth national teams.
He previously served as an assistant to Manu Garba with the country’s U-17 side and recently worked under Abdullahi Maikaba during the WAFU B U-20 tournament in Burkina Faso.
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Nigeria failed to secure qualification from the WAFU B competition after losing the qualification ticket to hosts Burkina Faso, a setback that has increased the pressure on the NFF to strengthen the technical direction of the Flying Eagles.
His reported emergence comes as the federation looks to put the team back on track and secure a place at the continental championship.
However, the NFF is yet to make an official announcement confirming Biffo’s appointment.
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