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Lagerback Rejects New Contract
Swedish coach Lars Lagerback has officially written to the Nigeria Football Federation turning down the offer of a new contract.
Lagerback led Nigeria to the World Cup, but despite managing just one point from three games, was offered a fresh four-year deal.
NFF spokesman Robinson Okosun said that the Swede sent in the letter last week
“He said he was not keen on taking up the offer even though he enjoyed his time in Nigeria,” Okosun said.
Samson Siasia, who led the Under-23 team to silver medal placings at the 2008 Olympic Games and 2005 Under 20 World Cup tournaments, is the favourite to take over.