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The Nigeria Football Federation presented ex-Ajax star Finidi George as the new coach of the Super Eagles on Monday. Finidi was appointed two weeks ago, but the NFF did not disclose the details of the contract he signed. However, he signed his contract at the event where NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, and the Sports minister revealed him as the new Eagles boss.

The Nigeria Football Federation has said new Super Eagles manager, Finidi George’s impressive record as coach earned him the job. After leading Nigeria in two international friendlies in March, the Glass House named Finidi as substantive coach of the team. He beat compatriot, Emmanuel Amuneke and others to the job. Revealing what stood out […]

Former Ipswich Town winger Finidi George is thrilled to have his goal named among the Top 10 in the Blues Premier League history as they countdown to their return to the league after 22 years, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Kieran McKenna’s side sealed their automatic promotion with a 2-0 win over relegated Huddersfield at Portman […]

Some football stakeholders have urged the Nigeria Football Federation to reveal the details contained in the contract of newly appointed Super Eagles coach, George Finidi, following his appointment on Monday. The PUNCH reports that the NFF Board approved the appointment of the former Ajax and Betis player following the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee […]

Enyimba head coach, Finidi George, is growing in confidence about his team’s chances of retaining the Nigeria Premier Football League title at the end of the season despite trailing leaders Enugu Rangers by two points, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The People’s Elephant have won a record nine NPFL titles and with seven more games to […]

Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick, has thrown his weight behind ex-international, FInidi George, to become the next coach of the Super Eagles. Finidi is among the frontrunners for the vacant position left by Portuguese Coach Jose Peseiro, following the expiration of his contract at the end of […]

The match between Nigeria and Ghana, known as the 'Jollof Derby' on social media, is anticipated to have an added intensity as it is viewed as a revenge mission. It will take place in Morocco at the Stade de Marrakech, The Punch reports.

Interim Super Eagles coach Finidi George is hopeful that the team will maximize the current FIFA break as he leads the team for the first time in two friendly games against Ghana and Mali in Morocco on Friday and next Tuesday. Nigeria will face Ghana in the initial […]