Nigerians task Labbadia with World Cup ticket

Several Nigerian football enthusiasts have besieged the social handles of new Super Eagles head coach Bruno Labbadia, tasking him with World Cup qualification, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The German being chosen among some notable tacticians has been the talking point in Nigerian football since Monday, when the Nigeria Football Federation announced him as the much-awaited successor to Finidi George, who quit the saddle in June after the NFF revealed plans to hire a foreign coach.

The Super Eagles are in their most vulnerable state in the last two decades, having recently capitulated against Benin Republic in Ivory Coast. This leaves Labbadia with onerous tasks, which include qualifying for the next World Cup.

Already angered by the NFF’s lackadaisical approach to hiring a coach for the team with 2025 AFCON qualifiers at the corner, Nigerians warn no excuse will be tenable if the country fails to secure a ticket to the Mundial.

xyx_fyve wrote: “Bro, if you mess up, we go drag you oooo!

This earth no go fit contain of us. Better wise up and do normal.

But if you do normal, we will go to war for you if need be. Your choice.”

“World Cup is a must,” warns Timo_sterling.

Mike Olu charges him to qualify for the World Cup and also win it: “Welcome to the Super Eagles.. Goodluck. Take us to the World Cup and win it.”

je_riq warns, “No com do anyhow. We are crazy, oh. Mk ur mind, Dey.”

Anon_lion jokingly stated, “The way your head dey shine like this, I dey see the World Cup trophy for front.. Be a good disciplinarian and take no nonsense. Let’s go (Vamos). I’ll be watching you from afar. If you like, go, Jonze.”

“Man, welcome to Nigeria; , you owe us ACON, and a W/C ti…et…. Else, we go drag you.”

Danil.o__ stated, “Wish you success, coach Nigeria I believe.”

bigbarry_dmw also warns, “We don’t lose here; are you aware we are the giants of Africa? Good luck and stay safe.”

Eazyxboy wrote, “Good luck, Labbadia! You can do the job! I believe in your philosophy. Welcome to Super Eagles.”

“Welcome coach, please lead us well,” stated Calhimbob.

Collinsdino101 wrote, “World Cup qualification is a must, gaffer.”

Welcome to one of the best Africa teams,” stated Adedayobam.

Abu Paulo stated, “Let’s just believe you can do it for the Super Eagles.”

Even though the terms of contract are yet unknown, Labbadia is expected to start immediately, which means he takes charge of the team for their 2025 AFCON qualifying fixture against Benin Republic at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on September 7 before leading them on a trip to Rwanda three days later.