The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to remove Finidi George from his position as head coach of the Super Eagles, intending to replace him with a foreign coach. Despite this change, George will remain with the team in another role, possibly to retain some continuity and leverage his experience.
Finidi George, a prominent figure in Nigerian football, had been appointed as the Super Eagles’ head coach after serving as an assistant to the former coach, José Peseiro, for 20 months. His tenure as an interim head coach saw the Super Eagles end an 18-year winless streak against Ghana with a 2-1 victory in a friendly match, although they subsequently lost 2-0 to Mali​
George’s coaching career followed an illustrious playing career, where he earned 62 caps for Nigeria and played in the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups. He was part of Nigeria’s “Golden Generation,” contributing significantly to the team’s successes in various Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments, securing gold, silver, and bronze medals​
The NFF’s decision to appoint a foreign coach reflects a broader trend and strategy to bring in international expertise to improve the team’s performance. This move comes ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and the Benin Republic, games which the Super Eagles must win to stay competitive in their group .
This transition is seen as part of the NFF’s efforts to enhance the technical capabilities of the Super Eagles, aiming for better results on the international stage. The search for a suitable foreign coach is underway, emphasizing the NFF’s commitment to bolstering the team’s prospects and achieving success in upcoming competitions .
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