The recent development has forced the NFF to shift plans, appointing Augustine Eguavoen as the interim head coach for the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Mr Gusau described the late Hayatou as a much-loved leader of African football.
To address the Eagles’ recent struggles, the NFF has announced that a foreign coach would be hired for the team.
Rivers Angels play Naija Ratels in the women’s event while Abia Warriors take on El-Kanemi Warriors in the men’s event on Saturday.
‘‘The job of the Super Eagles is a serious one.’’
Super Eagles target Eberechi Eze has been handed a national team call-up by England.
The 2023 Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations is billed to hold in Algeria from April 29 to May 19.
With Osimhen, Dennis and Ighalo missing in the Super Eagles squad, Nigeria’s attacking fortitude will now rest on inconsistent forwards like Kelechi Iheanacho and Henry Onyekuru.
The NFF dropped Osimhen after he tested positive for COVID-19, replacing him with Henry Onyekuru. Also excused were Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis and Cyprus-based Abdullahi Shehu.
American Randy Waldrum, 64, started his career at Austin College in 1982.
