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Photo: The Nigerian Observer
The Super Eagles are heading into a crucial November with their backroom staff reportedly under review. Per The Nigerian Observer, the team coordinator, media manager and curator roles are among the posts being considered for changes before the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania.
Nigeria host Tanzania in Uyo on November 11, then travel for the return leg four days later. With the group still in play, every point matters, and the technical crew is said to be pushing to keep the camp stable.
Not everyone is staying out of it. The report says the reshuffle has triggered lobbying and counter-lobbying from stakeholders trying to influence who gets which job. No names have been confirmed, and an official announcement is expected once the relevant authorities finish consulting.
Osimhen update: Galatasaray's doctor, Yener İnce, says Victor Osimhen has resumed some team training after missing three matches with injury. The club has not confirmed whether he will feature against Kasımpaşa. The same injury ruled him out of Nigeria's latest AFCON qualifier.
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Sources: The Nigerian Observer · NaijaNews headlines roundup, 9 Oct 2026
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