Unconfirmed reports suggest that the NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been in London for days searching for a coach. Part of the speculation was that he met with a coach who wowed to bring back Leon Balogun into the team. The said coach also boasted of having discovered a top-quality attacker for the team in Europe.
Another report says, Jose Peseiro who has been jobless since resigning from the Super Eagles job on March 1st, 2024 may be making a U-turn to return to the team.
35-year-old Aluko featured for Ipswich Town and had 62 appearances. He played as a forward and a winger.
Aluko in his reaction after his appointment said, “It is a real privilege to start the next phase of my career by joining the first-team coaching staff here at the club.
“Learning from the manager and all the coaching staff here is a fantastic opportunity for me. It is a great time to be at Ipswich, and I’m looking forward to helping the squad continue to learn and take on the challenge of the Premier League.”
On their part, the club said, “We’re delighted to add Sone to our coaching team.
“His work ethic and values have been important for the club over the last few years, and we know he will continue to bring those qualities to his new role.
“Sone has strong relationships with players and staff at the club and he will be a big addition for us.”
Aluko played 3 games for Flying Eagles in 2009, a game with U-23 Eagles in 2011, and 7 caps for Super Eagles between 2009 and 2015.
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