TACTICAL MISSTEPS: HOW COACHING STRATEGIES HAVE HELD BACK THE SUPER EAGLES
Authors: Onyeka Jessica, Opia Treasure, Sambo Olamide, Oyewobi Mary & Salaudeen Rahmot. Nigeria Super Eagle Football Team "The inconsistent performance of the Super Eagles can be attributed to the varying coaching strategies employed over the years, highlighting the need for a more effective and sustainable approach to achieve global success." nation. Despite their rich history and talented players, the team has struggled to achieve World Cup success. One major factor contributing to this lack of success is the selection and deployment of players. The coach's discretion in selecting players is crucial, as former Super Eagles goalkeeper Sylvanus Okpala noted, "I don't like to question a coach's selection of players. It's his discretion to pick whoever he wants to pick and leave out whoever he wants." However, this discretion can sometimes lead to questionable decisions. For instance, Jose Peseiro's 3-4-3 formation in the AFCON match against ...