Sani Kaita Applies for Golden Eaglets Coaching Role

Former Nigeria international midfielder Sani Kaita has submitted his application for the position of head coach of the Golden Eaglets, declaring his readiness to guide the country’s next generation of young footballers.

The Nigeria Football Federation recently announced coaching vacancies for several national youth teams and invited qualified candidates to apply. Kaita has now confirmed his interest in leading the Under 17 side.

The 38 year old, who is based in the United Kingdom, believes his experience as a player and his growing coaching career have prepared him for the responsibility. During his playing days, he featured for clubs in Europe, including Sparta Rotterdam and AS Monaco, as well as teams in Russia and Greece. He also represented Nigeria at the highest level and was part of the squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Kaita holds a UEFA B Licence issued by the Football Association of Wales. In recent years, he has focused on youth development and is currently working with Hellenic FC, where he continues to build his coaching knowledge and philosophy.

Confirming his application, Kaita said he is eager to give back to Nigerian football.

“I can confirm that I have applied for the Under 17 coaching job. It is time for me to share my expertise and develop our youth players within a positive, high performance environment,” he said.

A silver medallist at the 2005 FIFA Under 20 World Cup and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Kaita explained that his move into coaching has been carefully planned.

“I have spent the last few years working specifically with young players, focusing on player development and success,” he added. “I am confident in my ability and promise to assemble a team that Nigerians will be proud of.”