Iran coach for Eagles

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•As NFF begins ‘secret’ talks with Queiroz

The surprise showing of the World Cup first timer, Iran, in Brazil, has attracted interest across the world as Nigeria Football Federation,(NFF) signified desire to sign Portuguese coach, Carlos Queiroz to take over from Stephen Keshi after the World Cup as Super Eagles coach.

According to hints from Nigeria camp at the World Cup, NFF big wigs were said to be very impressed by the quality of Queiroz coaching credentials and they had showed interest in the Portuguese coach.

Speaking the mind of the football house, was one of the board member, Sulaiman Kwande revealed that they were really impressed with the manner he had structured a team that does not boast of any world class player.

Kwande maintained that the performance of the Iranian team at the ongoing World cup in Brazil where they were able to hold the Nigeria to a goalless draw in the first group match, and while it took the ingenuity of Lionel Messi in the last minute of the game to break them down boils down to the quality of the coach in charge.

The man who is also a member of the House of Representatives expressed disgust with the way the Super Eagles have played at the World Cup so far, declaring that despite the victory over Bosnia, he’s not impressed with their performance.

“Yes, we beat Bosnia and we are the African Champions, and they have lifted the hope of Nigerians so high in the past two years and only for them to come and put us under serious pressure. You could see that there was something wrong with the team.

“ Our first two games were not like World Cup games. I am not saying we must win but look at the way Ghana played, they were down against a big side like Germany and they came up. Look at Iran for God sake, they took Argentina to the last minute, I mean what does that say?

“You have to see your player s with that kind of commitment. See the way your players were falling down in their match against Bosnia. I did not understand what was going on, I was sitting down and I had to go to the bathroom about ten times. I mean there must be some kind of seriousness and pride playing for your country. I do not know what is wrong with the players, but I think it‘s time they know that a lot is on their shoulders.

“Nigeria is going through difficult times believe it or not ,and I can tell you that this is the one time that Nigerians are united because of football. At least let them make this period good period for us. Kwande said.