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Finidi previously served as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro and took over as interim coach for two friendly matches in Morocco last month.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Finidi George as the Head Coach of the Senior Men's National Football Team, (the Super Eagles).
This decision follows the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee.
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10:58 - 23.04.2024
NPFL Finidi bullish on Enyimba's chances despite dropped points against Sunshine Stars
Super Eagles interim manager Finidi George has promised that his Enyimba boys will push until the NPFL ends after dropping two points against Sunshine Stars.
Finidi and the Super Eagles
Finidi George previously served as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro and took over as interim coach for two friendly matches in Morocco last month.
His team secured a convincing 2-1 victory against Ghana, ending an 18-year winless streak against the Black Stars, but suffered a 0-2 defeat against Mali in the second friendly game.
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14:38 - 22.04.2024
Finidi George laments refereeing decisions, but stays upbeat after Enyimba's 'fair' draw with Sunshine
Enyimba Coach Finidi George was unhappy with the officiating against Sunshine Stars but expressed satisfaction with a hard-earned point.
The Enyimba coach was a member of Nigeria's 'Golden Generation,' with 62 caps for Nigeria, including appearances in the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup finals. He has an illustrious playing career.
Additionally, he holds medals from the Africa Cup of Nations tournaments in 1992, 1994, 2000, and 2002.
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18:16 - 01.04.2024
He wants good football - Omeruo backs Finidi for Super Eagles job after impressive tactical changes
Former AFCON winner Kenneth Omeruo wants to see Finidi George as the next Super Eagles coach after seeing improvements in style in Morocco.
As a player, he scored the goal that secured Nigeria's qualification for their FIFA World Cup debut in 1994. Moreover, he assisted Rashidi Yekini in scoring Nigeria's first-ever World Cup goal against Bulgaria in the same tournament.
His immediate focus will be on guiding the Super Eagles to victory in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and the Benin Republic.
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19:41 - 31.03.2024
Super Spectator: Unhappy Sadiq stuck on the bench at Sociedad amid fallout with Finidi
Umar Sadiq has started just 12 matches for Real Sociedad in LALIGA but was reportedly angry with Finidi George after his no-show for Super Eagles.
Nigeria is currently in third place in Group C. These matches are crucial, and George will aim to lead the team to success in these must-win encounters.
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