Finidi George has been named the new coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team.
The Nigeria Football Federation made the announcement on Monday through an official statement on its website.
The statement reads in part, “The Board of Nigeria Football Federation on Monday approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to appoint former ace winger Finidi George as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Football Team, Super Eagles.”
After serving as assistant to former coach Jose Peseiro for 20 months, Finidi George took on the role of interim coach for the Super Eagles in March. During his tenure, he led the team in two friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in Morocco.
In the first match against Ghana, George’s squad achieved a significant victory, defeating the Black Stars 2-1 and ending an 18-year winless streak against the formidable opponent.
However, in the subsequent game against Mali, the team faced a setback, losing 0-2.
Finidi George is a notable figure from Nigeria’s renowned ‘Golden Generation.’ He notably won the Africa Cup of Nations title in 1994 and represented Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup finals in the same year, where the team emerged as the second most entertaining side in their debut appearance.
With 62 caps for Nigeria, George’s illustrious career spans multiple tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and AFCON, where he amassed gold, silver, and bronze medals across various editions from 1992 to 2002.
