‘Rivers United is a new chapter for me’ – Finidi George
Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has shared why he accepted the Rivers United job just days after stepping down as Nigeria’s head coach.
Finidi, who had been an assistant coach under Jose Peseiro, was promoted to head coach when Peseiro left. However, his time in charge started poorly, with the Super Eagles drawing against South Africa and losing to Benin Republic in World Cup qualifiers.
After these setbacks, Finidi resigned when he learned that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) planned to demote him and bring in a foreign technical adviser. Shortly after, he was appointed head coach of Rivers United.
Finidi explained that he accepted the Rivers United job because he was approached by the club, which he views as one of the biggest in Nigeria and West Africa. “I think it’s a new chapter for me, and I like the challenge. I want to help the club grow and become a dominant force in Nigerian and African football,” he told SportsBoom in an exclusive interview.
He added, “I’m happy with the project the club is looking at, and I see a lot of potential for growth and success. The vision of the club aligns with my own ambitions, and I believe we can achieve great things together. I’m excited about the project ahead.”
Finidi also noted that Rivers United has been busy recruiting new players for the 2024/2025 season. The Port-Harcourt-based club has signed about 10 players and, without any continental competitions this season, is focused on securing a top-three finish in the league.
Finidi George tutored Rivers United are currently participating in the 2024 Valuejet pre-season tournament, and will face Ikorodu City in the semi-final.
During his previous stint at Enyimba International FC, Finidi won the NPFL title.
