The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed Finidi George as the new head coach of the senior national football team, the Super Eagles. This announcement was made by the NFF's communications officer, Ademola Olajire, following the expiration of Jose Peseiro’s contract in March.
Finidi, a former Super Eagles winger and a key member of Nigeria's 'Golden Generation,' steps up to the role after a successful tenure as assistant coach under Peseiro, during which the team reached the finals of the recent African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
The esteemed ex-footballer has already begun his tenure as head coach, having managed the team during two friendly matches in the March FIFA window. The Super Eagles saw mixed results, securing a win against Ghana and suffering a defeat to Mali.
With an illustrious playing career that includes winning the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and participating in both the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup finals, Finidi brings a wealth of experience to the role. His international career is highlighted by his 62 caps for Nigeria and his memorable assistance in Nigeria’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal scored by the late Rashidi Yekini against Bulgaria in 1994.
Finidi's journey from domestic clubs like Calabar Rovers and Sharks FC to European giants Ajax Amsterdam and Real Betis also marks him as a seasoned veteran, familiar with the highest levels of football.
As the Super Eagles gear up to restart their World Cup qualifiers in June, all eyes will be on Finidi to see if he can translate his on-field success to a coaching triumph. His appointment has been greeted with enthusiasm, but also with the expectation that he will revive the national team's fortunes on the global stage.
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