Official: Former Ajax star Finidi George to lead Super Eagles against Ghana and Mali

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are slated to tackle the Black Stars of Ghana and the Eagles of Mali in an international friendly clash in Morocco

Enyimba FC has confirmed that former Super Eagles star Finidi George will take charge of the Nigerian national team for their upcoming international friendly matches against Ghana and Mali, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

Following the expiration of Jose Peseiro’s contract after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, the coaching position for the Super Eagles became vacant.

Reports had suggested that the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation might step in as an interim boss, along with the former Ajax winger.

However, Enyimba FC’s official website has now confirmed that Finidi, currently the manager of the club, will temporarily step away from his role to lead the Super Eagles in their upcoming clashes against Ghana and Mali.

The 52-year-old coach was one of the longest-standing assistants to Peseiro, spending 22 months alongside the Portuguese coach. His familiarity with the team is seen as an advantage ahead of the Ghana and Mali fixtures.

The Super Eagles have already begun preparations for the matches, opening their camp in Marakech, Morocco. Ten players have been confirmed to have arrived at the camp.

Nigeria is set to renew their historic rivalry with Ghana on March 22nd, followed by a match against Mali on March 26th.

N.B: Is Finidi George the best person lead Super Eagles against Ghana and Mali? Share your thoughts on this decision in the comments below.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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  • A COUNTRY THAT IS NOT EVEN NEAR TO BE CALL GIANT OF AFRICA DOESN'T WASTE TIME IN EMPLOYING/APPOINTING A NEW COACH. IN LAST AFCON, GHANA, IVORY COAST, S/AFRICA FUMBLED, THEIR COACH WAS SACKED AND THEY EMPLOY A NEW COACH IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT WASTING TIME.
    IN THIS YEAR AFCON, ALGERIA FA SACKED THEIR COACH & THEY EMPLOYED A NEW COACH WITHIN THREE WEEKS.
    OUR NFF ALWAYS LIKE TO BE WASTING TIME IN EMPLOYING NEW COACH BECAUSE OF RIGGING, MANIPULATION & CORRUPTION THEY WANT TO INVOLVE IN.
    *** IN THE AREA WHETHER TO EMPLOY INDIGENOUS OR FOREIGN COACH:
    WHAT IS IMPORTANT MOST IS TO EMPLOY A COACH THAT WILL BE:
    1. RESPECTED BY PLAYERS & KNOW OUR PLAYERS( both local & foreign) AND AFRICAN FOOTBALL
    2. SELF & HIGHLY DISCIPLINE
    3. NOT TOLERATED NONSENSE
    4. ALWAYS USE PRESENT FORM AS A YARDSTICK FOR PLAYERS INVITATION
    5. NOT USING EXPERIENCE/CAPTAINSHIP/LEADERSHIP(that is not fit), EGO, OR SENIORITY IN PLAYERS SELECTION
    7. READY TO IMPOSE DISCIPLINE & COMMITMENT(with characters)INTO THE TEAM.
    8. READY NOT TO WORSHIP ANY PLAYERS & NOT BE INDISPENSABLE OF ANY PLAYERS
    9. HE SHOULD READY TO SEARCH FOR PLAYERS ANYWHERE & NOT USE SENTIMENT OR FAVOURISM IN INVITING/SELECTING PLAYERS
    10. HE SHOULD BE UPDATED & UP-TO-DATE IN FOOTBALL TACTICAL
    11. HE SHOULD STAND FIRM & NOT ALLOW ANYBODY TO BE CONTROLLING OR DICTATING TO HIM.
    12. HE SHOULD READY TO WORK WITH HIS TECHNICAL CREWS

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