Finidi George has resigned as the head coach of the Super Eagles after just two competitive games in charge.
Finidi George resigned in controversial circumstance following poor results in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign,and the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to employ a foreign technical adviser.
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In a video posted on social media hours after Finidi’s resignation was made public, a former media officer of the Eagles, Colin Udoh, said “Finidi confirmed to me that he resigned his position indeed,”
Udoh said“The reason being that he met with the NFF on Thursday and they had a very good conversation.
“They spoke about the things they need to do going forward and he (Finidi) asked if he will be back.
“At no point during that meeting did anyone tell him they were going to appoint a foreign technical adviser.
“The NFF board had met on Wednesday and made that decision. But it was when Findi landed in Port Harcourt after that meeting that someone called him and informed him. He (Finidi) had to park his car and read the link to see that it actually was true.
“So he waited for two days to see if anyone would contact him but nobody spoke to him. So he (Finidi) felt they didn’t want him anymore and so he decided to turn in his resignation.”
It will be recalled that the Super Eagles drew 1-1 with South Africa at home in George’s first game in charge, followed by a shock 2-1 loss to less fancied Benin Republic in the qualifiers.
A source from NFF who pleaded anonymity confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the coach tendered his resignation letter via email to the Federation.
BRANDPOWER reports that the Minister of Sports Development Development, Sen. Joh. Owan Enoh had summoned NFF over the poor outings of the Super Eagles.
The 53-year-old gaffer was unveiled as coach of the Super Eagles in May following the departure of Portuguese tactician, Jose Peseiro at the end of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in February.
