Enyimba head coach Finidi George has said the title holders will continue to push hard to retain their title. The Aba giants maintained second position on the table following a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars in Akure on Sunday. Chidiebere Nnachi’s second half equalizer ensured Enyimba reduced the deficit between them and leaders Rangers […]
Finidi talks up difficult Enyimba draw against Sunshine Stars
Enyimba technical adviser, Finidi George has described his team’s 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars as difficult. The People’s Elephant rallied round to secure a point at the Ondo State sports complex in Akure. Promise Awosanmi opened the scoring for Sunshine Stars in the 46th minute, before Chidiebere Nnachi equalised for Enyimba 11 minutes later. “The […]
Sunshine Stars vs Enyimba: Finidi plots Owena Waves’ fall in Akure
Enyimba head coach Finidi George has said his players must be at their best against Sunshine Stars in Akure on Sunday. The defending champions sit in second position on the Nigeria Premier Football League table, three points behind oriental rivals, Rangers. A win against Sunshine Stars will boost their chances of retaining the title especially […]
Finidi backs Enyimba forward Mbaoma to end goal drought
Enyimba head coach Finidi George has backed the club’s top scorer Chijioke Mbaoma to come good after his poor run of form in front of goal. Mbaoma missed a number of scoring chances in the People’s Elephant’s 1-0 win over Heartland in midweek. He has scored only once in Enyimba’s last six games in the […]
Finidi praises outstanding Nwaiwu after Enyimba’s win over Heartland
Enyimba head coach Finidi George has commended midfielder Chibuike Nwaiwu for his performance in their victory against Heartland. Finidi believed that the energetic midfielder had an impressive display in his makeshift role as a centre-back following an injury to Pascal Eze in the game. He said that Nwaiwu will play a crucial role for the […]
Finidi expresses mixed feelings over Enyimba’s slim win over Heartland
Enyimba technical adviser, Finidi George says he expected his team to score more goals in their 1-0 win over Heartland on Tuesday. Ekene Awazie’s lone strike gave the Peoples Elephant maximum points in the game. Finidi revealed that he was a little bit worried with the narrow victory in the game. He however commended the […]
It’s victory or nothing against Heartland – Enyimba boss, Finidi
Enyimba Technical Adviser Finidi George says the team will approach their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 30 encounter against Heartland with all seriousness. Finidi pointed that the players are aware of the importance of victory in the game. “The team is aware of what is at stake on Sunday against Heartland,” he told Enyimba media. […]
Amaju Pinnick backs Finidi for Super Eagles coaching job
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick has backed Finidi George for the vacant Super Eagles coaching job. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is yet to name a substantive head coach for the Super Eagles after declaring the position vacant last month. The NFF made the decision after erstwhile handler of the […]
NPFL: Finidi laments poor officiating in Enyimba’s loss to Lobi Stars
Enyimba head coach, Finidi George cut a disappointed figure following his side’s defeat to Lobi Stars at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. The title holders went down to a 1-0 defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 29 fixture. Alao Danbani scored the winning goal for Lobi Stars in game. The Peoples […]
Finidi reveals Enyimba’s mission against Lobi Stars
Enyimba technical adviser Finidi George has reiterated his team’s desire to secure a good result in their matchday 29 tie against Lobi Stars. Finidi believed that the collective effort of the players would play a key role in the game. Lobi Stars will square up with the People’s Elephant at the Lafia City Stadium on […]