'Finidi George is even better' - Nigerians call out NFF over Labbadia's appointment as Super Eagles Coach

Nigerians have continued to react to the news of Bruno Labbadia taking charge as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.

Pulse Sports reported that NFF announced Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles on Tuesday morning after months of speculation and uncertainty regarding the position.

However, some Nigerian fans are not entirely pleased with the development and have called out the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as Super Eagles coach.

Labbadia, a German tactician, is the latest in a line of German coaches to lead the Super Eagles as he follows in the footsteps of Berti Vogts and Gernot Rohr, who also held the position in recent years.

The Former Bayern Munich striker's first test will be to lead the Super Eagles in two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Benin Republic on Saturday, September 7th in Uyo and Rwanda on Tuesday, September 10th in Kigali.

The appointment of Bruno Labbadia as the new Super Eagles coach has sparked discussions among Nigerian football fans. Many are comparing him to Finidi George, who previously held the position.

While both coaches have their strengths, their style of play and experiences differ significantly. Labbadia is a seasoned German tactician with a proven track record in European football, while George is a former Nigerian international with extensive playing experience.

Supa Bara on X said, "All this foreign coaches are just allegedly a means of money laundering.. cos I don't see why we keep hiring grade D coaches.. if you want a foreign coach go for the best or atleast a grade B one .. all this unknown coaches are just a scam to me .. Finidi is better than this man"

Adding to the heat, Ice Cold said, "With no trophy to show as a coach, it’s bad"

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Ultimately, the best coach for the Super Eagles will depend on their ability to lead the team to success and meet the expectations of Nigerian fans. It remains to be seen how Labbadia will fare in his new role and whether he can surpass the achievement of his predecessor.