SUPER Eagles stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi will be playing under a third head coach at Nottingham Forest this season following the appointment of Sean Dyche today.
The former Burnley and Everton manager replaces Ange Postecoglou and has signed a contract until the summer of 2027.
Dyche’s predecessor Postecoglou lasted just 39 days and he was sacked 17 minutes after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat by Chelsea in the English Premier League.
Postecoglu did not win any of his eight games in charge — drawing two and losing six — after he was brought in to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, who was fired just three matches into the campaign.
Forest are 18th in the league table after one win in eight games during what has been a difficult start to the season.
Dyche’s first match in charge will be a UEFA Europa League fixture at home to Porto on Thursday before Forest are at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday.
The process to appoint a new manager was led by Forest’s global head of football Edu Gaspar and global technical director George Syrianos.
Former Italy and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini also held discussions with Forest about ..., while Fulham manager Marco Silva was also known to be admired by the club.
“A respected and experienced Premier League manager, Dyche brings the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement to guide the club through its next chapter,” Forest said in an official statement.
“As a former Forest youth player who lives locally, Dyche also has a deep understanding of the values and pride of Forest and its supporters.
“His appointment represents the best opportunity for a successful and competitive season across both domestic and European competitions.”
Dyche’s coaching staff will include Ian Woan and Steven Stone, who both played for Nottingham Forest.
Aina is currently out injured, while Awoniyi made his first start of the season on Saturday in what turned out to be Postecoglou’s last match in charge.