ABUJA, Aug 27, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Nigeria have appointed experienced German 
Bruno Labbadia as the country's new coach.

The 58-year-old will lead the team against Benin and Rwanda in 2025 Africa 
Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.

Nigeria welcome Benin to Uyo on September 7, before a trip to Rwanda three 
days later.

Labbadia has handled several top Bundesliga clubs including VfB Stuttgart, 
Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg.

He is the sixth German to lead the Super Eagles.

NFF general secretary Mohammed Sanusi said in a statement: "The NFF Executive 
Committee has approved the recommendation of its technical and development 
sub-committee to appoint Mr Bruno Labbadia as the head coach of the Super 
Eagles.

"The appointment is with immediate effect."

As a player, Labbadia was a prolific scorer, notching over 200 goals in a 
career that included a spell with Bayern Munich.