‘Even if we bring Guardiola’ - Boniface claims Nigerians will still complain about the coach

Nigeria have failed to appoint a new head coach since the departure of former manager Finidi George.

The Federation failed to appoint a coach, with the Super Eagles AFCON qualifier games getting closer, which has left Nigerians angry.

The NFF were on the verge of appointing a new manager a few weeks ago, but the negotiation broke down, leading to Augustine Eguavoen's appointment for the umpteenth time.

Boniface has stated that he is not concerned about the Super Eagles appointing a home base or foreign base coach.

During an interview with Football Fans Tribe, Boniface said, “The truth is even if we bring Guardiola, Nigerians will still have something to say, but I’m a type of person that doesn’t care about what people think, because we’re they’re not here with the team.

“Our job is to give it all on the pitch, and that’s it. It’s life. People will always criticize. So, no matter which coach you bring, people always have something to say.”

Boniface insisted that when it comes to coach criticism, whether it be local or not, he doesn't agree with that school of thought.

The forward has played under different head coaches, since he made his debut for Nigeria under Jose Peseiro. 

He would play under Augustine Eguavoen, another local coach, if he were to represent Nigeria in the forthcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

On Saturday in Uyo, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will play Benin Republic, and the striker hopes to lead the line for his team.