Bruno Labbadia, the German tactician, has sent rumour mills agog with his social media post hinting at Nigeria as the “new chapter” in his managerial journey.
On August 27, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Labbadia as the Eagles’ new coach.
The federation said an agreement had been reached with the German, adding that he would take over the team immediately.
A few days later, the 58-year-old tactician pulled out of the deal.
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The NFF blamed the “stringent regulations of German tax authorities” for the deal’s collapse.
The federation added that Labbadia wanted NFF “to offset the concomitant tax percentage on his salary” and was “adamant” about the demand.
However, on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Labbadia posted a picture of himself with the caption “new chapter” alongside the flag of Nigeria.
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The post has sparked many rumours about the German’s impeding re-announcement as the Eagles’ next head coach.
The NFF has kept mum on the development.
Austin Eguavoen was named the Eagles’ interim coach in August. He led the team to the first set of games in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Nigeria defeated the Benin Republic 3-0 in his first game in charge and afterward played out a frustrating goalless draw against Rwanda.
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