Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh, 40, has been appointed coach of the team.
Oliseh signed a three-year contract to replace his former teammate Stephen Keshi whose appointment was terminated by NFF on July 4.
Unveiling the new helmsman at the Media Centre of Abuja National Stadium on Wednesday, the NFF described him as the Pep Guardiola of Africa.
Pep Guardiola is the coach of German Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich.