Austin Eguavoen's five-year tenure as Nigeria Football Federation technical director will conclude in September, marking the end of his contract alongside other top officials in the department. The former Super Eagles captain has overseen Nigeria's senior national team on three occasions, including the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, the 2022 World Cup playoff loss to Ghana, and the ongoing qualifiers for the 2025 AFCON. Reports suggest friction between Eguavoen's team and the current NFF leadership, with insiders claiming insufficient backing for their operations.