Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has no plan to work with his former teammates, Daniel Amokachi and Emmanuel Amuneke. Finidi is yet to pick his backroom staff following his appointment this week. Amokachi and Amuneke are reportedly in the running for the assistant coach position. The duo also applied for the Super […]
Super Eagles: I need support to succeed – Finidi begs Nigerians
Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has said he will need the support of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and soccer loving Nigerians to succeed on his new assignment. The 53-year-old’s appointment was confirmed by the NFF on Monday. Finidi, who expressed his delight with the appointment, promised to give his best to […]
Igali congratulates Finidi on appointment as Super Eagles’ head coach
Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, Daniel Igali has extended his warmest congratulations to Finidi George on his recent appointment as head coach of the Super Eagles. Igali said Finidi’s experience as an ex-international and seasoned coach will rub off positively on the team. The former Olympic gold medalist further stated that his proven track […]
Rivers Governor, Fubara hails Finidi’s appointment as Super Eagles coach
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has applauded the appointment of Finidi George as Super Eagles head coach. Former international winger, Finidi hails from the state. Fubara, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi said the 53-year-old’s appointment is a testament of his hard work, commitment, perseverance and patriotism over the years. […]
How Finidi can have a successful Super Eagles reign — Omokaro
Former Super Eagles defender, Bright Omokaro, has advised new head coach of the team, Finidi George to build a formidable team that can compete well on the field. Omokaro, a member of Super Eagles silver medal winning squad at the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco also posited that it is important for Finidi […]
I didn’t influence Finidi’s Super Eagles appointment – Pinnick
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has claimed he doesn’t have a hand in Finidi George’s appointment as Super Eagles head coach. Pinnick recently named Finidi as his preferred candidate which prompted many to believe he influenced NFF’s choice on the Super Eagles head coach position. Former winger, Finidi eventually clinched […]
Not an easy decision – NFF President Gusau on Finidi as Super Eagles coach
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, admitted the decision to appoint Finidi George as head coach of the Super Eagles was not easy. Finidi was named successor to Portuguese Jose Peseiro on Friday. The 53-year-old got the nod ahead of his former international teammate, Emmanuel Amuneke. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” Gusau […]
NPFL coaches celebrate Finidi’s Super Eagles appointment
The association of the Nigeria Premier Football League manager has congratulated Enyimba’s technical adviser, Finidi George, on his appointment as the Super Eagles head coach. Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, who is the association’s secretary general, welcomed the new Super Eagles coach. Ogunmodede wished Finidi George all the best at his new job. “Welcome […]
Enyimba congratulate Finidi on Super Eagles appointment
Enyimba have congratulated their technical adviser Finidi George on his appointment as the Super Eagles head coach. Finidi’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday. The 53-year-old will sign a year deal with an option of an additional year. Enyimba took to their social media handle to react to Finidi’s appointment. […]
Super Eagles coach Finidi may opt for foreign assistant
New Super Eagles head coach Finidi George is likely to settle for a foreign assistant coach. According to SCORENigeria, Finidi has been given a free hand by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to pick his assistants. The move is reportedly to avoid rancour in the backroom staff. The new gaffer is keen to work with […]