Harrison Jalla, Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force, expressed concerns regarding the Super Eagles’ potential struggle to make a significant impact at the upcoming 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire due to their lack of essential technical skills.
Addressing reporters in Lagos on Friday, Jalla highlighted the team’s dwindling confidence, citing their inability to secure victories against nations like Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
He emphasized the urgent need for improvements, stressing that immediate actions must be taken to avert a potential disaster for Nigeria when they participate in AFCON 2024 in Cote d’Ivoire.
“Nothing has changed since Coach Jose Paseiro took over the Super Eagles, the team does not lack talents both home and abroad, but what is missing is the managerial skills needed to harness its potential, ” Jalla said.
He stated that after Stephen Keshi’s death, the Eagles had been unable to find a suitable coach and manager.
“Paseiro cannot transform the team; he has done too much damage by his technical ineptitude.
“Nigeria cannot afford to carry baggage like Paseiro to the AFCON. The Super Eagles have lost their self-esteem; they now struggle with countries like Guinea Bissau, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe.
“Nigeria should forget about anything positive from AFCON if Paseiro is still in charge,” Jalla said.
