The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly closing in on Belgian trainer Marc Brys to assume the role of Super Eagles' new manager following the resignation of Finidi George last Saturday.
Finidi, 53, resigned following poor results at the helm, after failing to secure a win in either of Nigeria's two crucial World Cup qualifiers in June, drawing with South Africa at home and losing to Benin away.
The results further jeopardised Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the three-time African champions yet to win in four games and accumulating only three points in the process.
Despite Brys' position as the head coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Belgian publication Het Nieuwsblad reports that the 62-year-old has been sounded out by the NFF for the vacant position.
Strained relations with Eto'o could see Brys take over Super Eagles
Marc Brys’ strained relationship with Samuel Eto'o could be a significant factor in his potential move to the Super Eagles.
Appointed by Cameroon’s sports ministry without the approval of FECAFOOT, Brys’ tenure as the Indomitable Lions' coach began contentiously. Eto'o, the Federation president, did not initially recognise Brys as the coach, leading to heightened tension and a heated exchange between the two.
This conflict saw Brys temporarily replaced by Martin Ndtoungou in May. The impasse was eventually resolved, and Brys was reinstated.
Brys recently led Cameroon to a win against Cape Verde and a draw in Angola during World Cup qualifiers, placing the Indomitable Lions at the top of Group D with 8 points.
However, the lingering tension with Eto'o may prompt Brys to consider a new challenge with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, where his expertise could be welcomed without the backdrop of internal conflict.
What you need to know about Marc Brys' managerial career
Marc Brys began his coaching journey at Berchem Sport, leading them to championships in the Belgian fourth and third divisions.
Since then, he has mostly enjoyed a modest mid-table career in his home country, as well as in the Netherlands, before a brief spell managing in Saudi Arabia.
He was without a job before taking up the Cameroon job in April 2024.
