The Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force, Harrison Jalla, says the Super Eagles will struggle to create an impact in the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire because they lack the necessary technical skills.
Jalla told reporters on Friday in Lagos that the team had lost confidence after failing to beat countries such as Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
He stated that improvements needed to be taken as soon as possible to avoid a catastrophe when Nigeria competes in the AFCON 2024 in Cote d’Ivoire.
“Nothing has changed since Coach Jose Paseiro took over the Super Eagles, the team does not really 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 has no capacity to 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.
Nigeria cannot make impact in AFCON 2024 – PFAN chair