Nigeria boss quits after failing to reach World Cup

Augustine Eguavoen has quit as Nigeria boss after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

Nigeria were left without the WC appearance for the first time since 2006 due to a playoff loss to Ghana on away goals.

Eguavoen, 56, was placed in interim charge of the side in December following the sacking of long-serving coach Gernot Rohr.

He led the team to the Round of 16 at the 2021 AFCON.

Nigeria's exit was met by an angry reaction from home supporters, who pelted the Ghanaian delegation with missiles and damaged dugouts and advertising hoardings after staging a pitch invasion.

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Since qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 1994, Nigeria have played at six of the past seven tournaments - missing just the 2006 edition in Germany.

"We thank the coaches and team officials for their service to the nation and wish them success in their future endeavours," NFF general secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi said.

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A statement from the NFF said a new management team would be announced "after a proper review" and would be charged with "reinvigorating the Super Eagles to face future challenges appropriately".