In the history of the Super Eagles, five German coaches have previously been appointed to lead the team, but none have succeeded in winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Here is a list of these coaches:
- Karl-Heinz Marotzke (1970-1974): Marotzke managed the Super Eagles during two separate periods, but did not secure an AFCON title.
- Gottlieb Göller (1981): Göller took charge of the team in 1981 but did not achieve AFCON success.
- Manfred Höner (1988-1989): Höner led Nigeria to the runner-up position at the 1988 AFCON, though he fell short of winning the tournament.
- Berti Vogts (2007-2008): Vogts’ time with the Super Eagles did not result in an AFCON victory.
- Gernot Rohr (2016-2021): Rohr guided Nigeria to the 2018 FIFA World Cup and won a bronze medal at the 2019 AFCON, but did not capture the title.
Now, Nigeria welcomes Bruno Labbadia as the sixth German to take on the role of Super Eagles coach. As the team prepares for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers, starting with matches against Benin Republic on September 7, 2024, in Uyo, and Rwanda on September 10, 2024, in Kigali, the question arises: Will Labbadia be the one to break the AFCON jinx and lead Nigeria to victory in Morocco? The qualifiers will continue with four additional matches in October and November, setting the stage for a potential breakthrough.
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