Raoul Savoy, the Swiss coach of the Central Africa Republic (CAR) national team, has expressed his interest in becoming the next coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles, according to OwnGoalNigeria. Despite being under contract with CAR, Savoy is open to discussing a potential move to Nigeria, citing his belief in the team's potential to become one of the best in Africa.
Savoy, who led CAR to a shocking 1-0 win over Nigeria in 2021, believes that he has the technical expertise to turn the Super Eagles' fortunes around. "I'm sure I can tell you now that if I take this team with my technical staff, we are going to do very good things and maybe again be one of the better teams in Africa," he said in an interview.
The Super Eagles are currently searching for a new coach following the departure of Finidi George, and Savoy's interest in the job may be a welcome development for the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). Savoy's confidence in his ability to improve the team's performance is evident, and his past success against Nigeria suggests that he may have a good understanding of the team's strengths and weaknesses.
While Savoy is open to discussing a potential move, he clarified that he will not apply for the job while still under contract with CAR. However, he is willing to listen to offers from the NFF, suggesting that he is eager to take on the challenge of leading the Super Eagles to success.
With his experience and confidence in his abilities, Savoy may be a strong contender for the Super Eagles job. Only time will tell if the NFF will take up his offer and give him the opportunity to make Nigeria the best team in Africa.