Former Nigeria International, Emmanuel Babayaro has explained why Daniel Amokachi is refusing to work as an assistant coach for the Super Eagles despite accepting the appointment.
Recall that in May 2024, Amokachi was appointed as one of the assistant coaches to Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George.
However, it was learnt that he is yet to join the team in preparation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
Speaking in defence of Amokachi, Babayaro said his former teammate turned down the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) offer because it came with “demeaning terms”.
According to him, the conditions presented to “Da Bull” as the former Everton striker was fondly called, included no salary and his involvement with the team will be based on the discretion of the head coach.
Babayaro explained this on social media, writing; “How demeaning can these conditions be? Amokachi said yes to the appointment as the Super Eagles assistant coach but an emphatic no to the demeaning conditions attached thereto.”
