NFF to unveil Finidi George as Super Eagles coach today

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will host an event today in Abuja to officially introduce Mr. Finidi George as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.

Expected attendees include the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, alongside other notable figures such as Mrs. Tinuke Watti, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of NFF, and Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the NFF General Secretary.

George opted to forego an opportunity to coach a second-tier team in Spain in favor of returning to Nigeria to lead Enyimba FC, winners of the CAF Champions League twice.

Under his leadership, the team clinched the Nigeria Elite Division title in his second season and is currently in contention for another title this season.

ALSO READ

• Naija Super 8: Finidi George explains why Enyimba were eliminated from tournament
• Top 10 Nigerian footballers of all time
• I will relocate from Nigeria if Tinubu becomes President – Bode George
• Why Falconets Slept In The Open At Istanbul Airport – NFF
• Bode George reveals Nigerians would reject Presidential, NASS election results

Upon his departure from Enyimba FC, the team remained in third place on the NPFL log, showcasing George’s impact.

Previously, George served as assistant to Portuguese José Peseiro for 20 months, contributing to the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and their impressive performance in the tournament.

George is a former Nigerian international with 62 gold, silver, and bronze medals, including the Africa Cup of Nations, and participating in two FIFA World Cup finals.

His immediate focus will be securing victories in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and the Benin Republic.