According to the news outlet, Le Guen has already held talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Le Guen had a successful managerial career in France, where he led Olympique Lyonnais to 3 consecutive Ligue 1 titles. He also qualified Cameroon for the 2010 World Cup. .
The last Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh was paid N5m monthly before he resigned in February, 2016, citing contract violations lack of support and unpaid wages.