Nigerian-American coach Michael Nsien has joined the race for the Super Eagles’ vacant managerial position, claiming he has what it takes to guide the ship of the three-time African champions.
The 43-year-old Nsien, who is presently serving as coach of the United States U-19, believes he is the best candidate for the post.
“ Of course, everyone is saying we should go for an indigenous coach but if you look at my CV and what I have done, I think I’m the best fort the job,” Nsien who star briefly at the U23 for Nigeria, said.
“ I have what it takes and I understand what the Super Eagles mean to Nigerians as well as the enthusiasm and passion that I can bring to the job.
“ As a foreign-based coach, I understand what is needed for the job and to work in an extremely professional ways not only with the federation(NFF) but the players as well.
“ I think I can offer all these as well and having being in a well structured environment, I think I have the best things to offer.”
Speaking further, Nsien surmised that being one of the youngest coaches aspiring to lead the Super Eagles would enhance the profile of the team and short of saying that ‘wisdom has not to do with the age of a Methuselah’.
“ Most often in Africa, we always equate experience with old age but this is not clearly the case; rather experience has to do with what you have done and I have the capacity with experience working in an environment that spares no expense in technology, top scouting infrastructure, and coaching collaboration from top to bottom,” he noted.
A close confidant of the US-based coach informed he is scheduled to meet the chieftains of the NFF at the upcoming Super Eagles’ international friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in Morocco.