Three possible reasons why Finidi George has resigned as Super Eagles coach

Here are three possible reasons why Finidi George has taken a decision to walk away from his role with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

According to recent reports, Finidi George, the newly appointed head coach of the Super Eagles, has resigned from his position.

The NFF have decided to appoint a new technical adviser for the Super Eagles, effectively demoting Finidi from his role. In light of Finidi’s resignation, we explore three possible reasons that may have influenced his decision.

1. Lack of Respect from the NFF

Finidi’s appointment as head coach was met with skepticism and doubts about his ability to manage the team. Despite his previous success with Enyimba, he struggled to meet the high expectations set by the NFF. With just two qualifying matches resulting in a draw and a loss, the NFF questioned his capability and called for an urgent meeting with the sports minister. The decision to appoint a technical adviser and demote Finidi likely felt disrespectful, prompting his resignation.

2. Reluctance to Play a Secondary Role

The announcement of a new technical adviser raised questions about Finidi’s position within the team. The NFF’s decision suggested that Finidi was no longer the primary figure in charge, potentially relegating him to a secondary role.

This development might have led Finidi to feel undervalued and pushed him to step down from his head coach position.

3. Lack of Support from Nigerians

Another factor that could have influenced Finidi’s resignation is the lack of support from Nigerian fans. After disappointing results against South Africa and Benin Republic, many Nigerians expressed their frustration on social media.

The backlash included calls for Finidi’s sacking, reflecting a general impatience and lack of support for the coach. Feeling unsupported by his compatriots after just two competitive games may have driven Finidi to resign.