Lagerback resigns from the Nigerian national team (UPDATED) © EuroFootball.com

The Nigerian Football Federation has confirmed that the national team coach Lars Lagerback is leaving his coaching position.

The specialist from Sweden took over the reigns of the Nigerian national team just before the World Cup, but the team performed poorly in the tournament.

Although the country's federation officials wanted the coach to stay for a few more years, he himself decided that it would be best to step down now.

UPDATE: According to the latest reports, the Nigerian Football Federation denies rumors of L. Lagerback's resignation from the national team and notes that negotiations are still ongoing.