Top members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are rooting for an expatriate to succeed Jose Peseiro as head coach of the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com.

Peseiro left the position following the expiration of his contract in February.

A number of local and foreign coaches have already applied for the top job.

The NFF has reportedly shortlisted seven coaches for the position and are expected to name the successful candidate before the end of this month.

“I won’t say the NFF is divided over hiring a foreign or local coach for the Super Eagles. The truth is most board members and those in technical committee want another expatriate to take charge of the Super Eagles,” a reliable source in football source told Completesports.com.

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