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Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Head Coach
The Nigerian soccer scene has been thrown into turmoil by the announcement that Finidi George has stepped down as the head coach of the Super Eagles, the country’s senior men’s national team.
Sportxparte reports that this shocking news was leaked on Saturday (today) by a trusted source, casting doubt on the future of the team, which has won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) three times.
Finidi George, who played for Nigeria internationally and was part of the 1994 squad that clinched the nation’s second African Cup of Nations victory, took over as head coach a month ago.
His departure is a shock after the National Football Federation (NFF) confirmed they were looking for an international coach following a disappointing performance in the WCQ.
At this point, there has been no official word from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) or Finidi George about his resignation or the reasons for his decision.
At 53, he was named last month to lead the team in the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and the Benin Republic.
However, his team only managed one point from six in his first two matches, jeopardizing the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and putting his position at risk.
His exit leaves the Super Eagles in a leadership void, with the NFF under pressure to quickly find a new coach to stabilize the team and get them ready for crucial matches, including the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This situation is still unfolding, and we will likely see more information about Finidi George’s abrupt departure as head coach of the Super Eagles in the coming days.
