Labbadia appointed as the new Nigeria coach

The former VfB Stuttgart coach has been appointed as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, with the goal of guiding them to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

It will be Labbadia's first move into international football.

The Nigerian FA announced today: "The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria's Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles."

Labbadia succeeds Finidi George, who stepped down after a disappointing start to Nigeria's World Cup qualifying campaign.