‘I am still in charge’ – Eguavoen refutes resignation rumors

Augustine Eguavoen has refuted circulating rumors that claim he has resigned from his position as the caretaker coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. 

Addressing the speculation after his return from the recent match in Rwanda, Eguavoen clarified, “What people are reading out there is incorrect. I am still in charge.”

His statement puts to rest the rumors of his departure and reaffirms his role with the national team.

He continued, “I am the technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, and it is my responsibility to manage the Super Eagles at this moment. That is where we stand.”

Addressing the situation further, Eguavoen explained, “I only mentioned that I would sit down with the hierarchy of the federation after these two games to discuss our approach for the next matches.”

He expressed disappointment over the dissemination of inaccurate information, stating, “It’s quite unfortunate that people are spreading incorrect stories. In our current situation, we don’t need negative reports.”

Under Eguavoen’s guidance, the Super Eagles secured a 3-0 victory against Benin and were held to a goalless draw by Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday.

The team currently leads Group D of the 2025 AFCON qualification series with four points from two matches.