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Argentine coach, Rodolfo Zapata express interest in Super Eagles job
By T. Dennis
Rodolfo Zapata, an Argentine coach has expressed interest in the vacant Super Eagles coaching role.
This comes on the backdrop of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), currently seeking a “foreign technical” advisor to lead the team, following a dismal performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which resulted in Finidi George’s resignation as coach after just two matches.
Finidi George assumed the role of a coach in April, succeeding Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, who left after leading the team to the final of the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast.
However, the former Ajax winger left the job in the wake of the 1-1 draw against South Africa and the 2-1 defeat against Benin Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Meanwhile Zapata, who was a former coach of Nigeria Premier League clubside, Sunshine Stars of Akure in 2010 and won the Botswana Premier League in 2019 with Township Rollers FC, believes he is the best man for the job.
“My main idea is to play offensively, pressing in the opponent half side with a winning attitude. I want my team to take the initiative, be protagonist,’’ the United States based coach, said.
“My main idea is to play in the opponent side. This means that we are going to attack and, if we have to defend the goal our job is to pressure high to attack again. The best way to defend is to attack’’.
Furthermore, he highlighted the need for team work and collaboration amongst the players, coaching staff and board members.
The erstwhile footballer, who has managed other African teams in Rwanda, South Africa, Botswana and Kenya also spoke on his coaching philosophy.
“If you want to build a winning team, you must first establish a culture of winning. To do that, set high standards for yourself, staff and players in every aspect of the operation and then start to chase them.
“These goals should be specific, difficult and challenging, but realistic.
“Continuity, consistency and ambition are particularly important to create a successful program. Ambition must be coupled with hard work for success to be achieved,’’ Zapata disclosed in an interview.
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
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From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.
Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.
They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.
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