Finidi George has been appointed as the new head coach of the Super Eagles by the NFF, transitioning from his role as the coach of Enyimba.

Finidi George has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following a recommendation from its Technical and Development Committee.

Previously, Finidi served as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro and temporarily assumed the role of interim coach for two friendly matches in Morocco last month. His team secured a notable 2-1 victory against Ghana, ending an 18-year winless streak against the Black Stars. However, they faced a setback with a 0-2 defeat against Mali in the second friendly.

A member of Nigeria’s ‘Golden Generation,’ Finidi George boasts an impressive playing career with 62 caps for Nigeria, including appearances in the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup finals. He has also earned medals from the Africa Cup of Nations tournaments in 1992, 1994, 2000, and 2002.

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