Tom Saintfiet Who Wanted To Come Nepal As Head Coach Appointed As Technical Director In Nigeria!

Former Namibia, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe Coach, Tom Saintfiet had desired to come Nepal as the head Coach but was appointed as the technical director of Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday. 




Tom, who is a Belgian, had earlier written to GoalNepal.com about his interest to come Nepal as the head coach.

"I have been appointed by NNF as technical director", Coach Tom said, "I would love to guide Nepal in the coming years".

The head coach post was vacant after Graham Roberts resigned after AFC Challenge Cup weeks back.  ANFA has already mentioned that they were looking for foreign coach but for the youth programs.

Tom Saintfiet has been given a four-year contract as Nigeria's technical director.

According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Saintfiet will earn a monthly salary of US$20,000.

The 38-year-old Saintfiet has previously worked in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.