Dutch coach Guus Hiddink expressed an interest in coaching Nigeria before he was put on the shortlist, according to an official of the Nigeria Football Federation.
Tunde Aderibigbe, special assistant to NFF president Sani Lulu Abdullahi, told SuperSport.com on Monday that that interest was the reason the Dutchman was listed.
"He expressed an interest in the position and that is why we put his name there," Aderibigbe said.
Hiddink's fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal, on Sunday, ruled himself out of the running for the job, despite also being listed, but Aderibigbe was tight-lipped on that candidate.
However, SuperSport.com understands from a board member who did not wish to be named, that van Gaal was listed on the recommendation of the sports ministry.
"He was never our candidate, but they assured us that he would come and even instructed us to go ahead and employ him."
The shortlisted candidates are due to be interviewed this month and Aderibigbe said the three candidates who made the final shortlist would be interviewed in Nigeria on February 26.
"They will all come down here for an interview and we will select the best candidate before the end of the month."
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by Rooi Chebas February 8, 2010 20:55 GMT
We want AMODU
by ITUMELENG PHALATSE ( RSA ) February 9, 2010 09:14 GMT
I don''t think is a good idea for Nigeria to get a coach, look like SA we got a coach three mouth before the world cup and is to back fire done, you know are were to make money not to win anything.
by Awuzie Ifediora (MOURINHO) ANSU NIGERIA February 9, 2010 09:53 GMT
If NFF can allow Hiddink to work,fine nobody should interfer in his job if the F.GOVT can pay him fine but if they cant afford his bills they better settle down for the Egypt Expert HASSAN SHEHATA infact this man is perfect for the job he is a no nonsence man he will overhaul the SUPEREAGLES TEAM.
by am utibe joseph akpan. February 9, 2010 10:05 GMT
my comment is that about who is going to coach nigeria team come june in the world cup. if am given apportunity to chose any coach i think i will go for hiddink, because is the best man for the work.
by muideen February 9, 2010 10:38 GMT
nigeria chanting for a new coach is a good thing. but have we foget that the world cup is arround the coner and we now believe to sets fora record to be in final. i think the process should be done very fast before it is too late. muideen from ijebu-ode.
