The familiarity of operating below Kombouare at Nantes is in smart distinction to Simon’s revel in with Nigeria.

Since his debut in 2015, he has witnessed various coaches come and journey, with most effective Gernot Rohr and Jose Peseiro having any semblance of longevity.

The last’s escape previous this day has left a void that has but to be crammed completely.

When requested if he wanted Peseiro, who led the aspect to the overall of the 2023 Afcon, had remained as teacher, Simon responded: “For me, I would say of course yes.

“However I’m now not the person who makes a decision. It’s the federation. My selection is solely to play games.”

Nigeria are one win away from qualifying for next year’s Nations Cup under current interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, but Simon wants a long-term appointment made.

“You’ll have the staff with a sunlit function,” he defined.

“The teacher is aware of the facility [and] the nature of the avid gamers. He is aware of how he can assault the sport.

“But when today is this and tomorrow is different, it’s a little bit more complicated. We all want someone that can be there longer.”