Finidi George quits Super Eagles job

Former Enyimba boss Finidi George, who was appointed head coach of the Super Eagles in May, has resigned from his role. SportsRation reports.

Appointment and Resignation:

• Finidi George, a former Nigerian international and part of the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won the African Cup of Nations, took over as head coach in May.
• His resignation comes as a shock, following the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) announcement of plans to hire a foreign technical adviser due to poor World Cup Qualifying (WCQ) performance.

Coaching Tenure:

• Finidi’s short tenure saw the Super Eagles win only one of four matches, leaving their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes uncertain.
• Despite no official statement from the NFF or Finidi himself, his resignation has been reported by reliable sources.

Future Implications:

• The Super Eagles are now without a permanent manager, creating a leadership gap.
• The NFF faces pressure to quickly find a new coach to prepare the team for upcoming important fixtures, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

This is a developing story, and further details about Finidi George’s resignation and the future of the Super Eagles are expected soon.