FINIDI GEORGE BOWS TO CRITICISMS, RESIGNS AS SUPER EAGLES CHIEF COACH

Finidi

An unconfirmed Reports has it that the newly appointed super Eagles Coach FINIDI George has resigned his appointment as the chief coach after been relegated to deputy coach due to Eagles' loss to Benin Republic and a draw at home against South Africa in world cup qualifiers.

Finidi reportedly not pleased with working as an assistant under a foreign Technical Adviser as proposed by the NFF.

Consequently, he has resigned as head coach of the Super Eagles.

The Nigeria Football Federation came out with a press release after a meeting with the country's Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh and coach of the Super Eagles Finidi George on Thursday, June 13.

The Minister of Sports Development had demanded that the NFF urgently put in place the necessary framework to ensure Nigeria qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in addition to addressing issues that have hindered high performances and growth of Nigerian football.

The meeting held on Thursday at the Minister’s office in Abuja, touched on various areas including the current coach of the national team, the competence of both the NFF Technical Committee and Technical Department, discipline of players in the national team camp.

Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles are walking the tightrope after four matchdays in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as they trail group leaders Rwanda, South Africa and Republic of Benin by four points.

Paris 2024: Super Falcons Star Oshoala Says Nothing to fear About "Group of Death"

Asisat Oshoala has said there is nothing to fear about the group of death as per Paris 2024.

She is upbeat the Super Falcons will make it past the group stage at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Nigeria's Super Falcons are drawn in Group C with world champions Spain, Brazil and Japan.

The former FC Barcelona Female striker claimed the Super Falcons are not afraid of the top teams in their group.

“At the World Cup last year, people said the same thing,” she told FIFA.com.

Yoruba People Are So Loud... You Can Smell A Nigerian From A Mile Away - Iwobi Boasts

Alexander Chuka Iwobi

Fulham and Super Eagles midfielder Alexander Chuka Iwobi has revealed what he loves about being a Nigerian.

Iwobi stated this in a recent interview with Kiss Fresh, London, United Kingdom.


When asked, “What do you love about Nigerians and being Nigerian?” Iwobi replied, “You can smell a Nigerian from a mile away. Our mannerisms are so Nigerian, especially Yoruba people. Yoruba people are so loud.


"My favourite thing about the country is that everyone is so welcoming, rich in hospitality and it’s like one big family. Everyone who is doing well tries to give back to their communities. Every footballer that I am with always try to give back to where they come from. That’s an amazing thing.


“The first thing I do whenever I land in Nigeria and I’m in my hotel room, I order pounded yam and egusi.”


On his choice of Nigeria instead of England, Iwobi stated he respects England but feels more at home in Nigeria, adding that football in Nigeria is like a festival, stressing that the entertaining atmosphere in Nigerian stadia gives him a sense of belonging.


“I actually felt more at home in Nigeria. Football out there is like a festival, it’s like a party. You go into the game, you see people blowing trumpets, and drums, it doesn’t even feel like a proper match. I was like, ‘Yeah, this is where I belong.’


“Of course, I have respect for England but I have no regret in choosing Nigeria.”




Iwobi represented England up to under-18 level. He made his senior international debut for Nigeria in October 2015.


The 28 years old Alexander Chuka Iwobi MON is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Fulham and the Nigeria national team.


Iwobi began his career at Arsenal, making 149 appearances and scoring fifteen goals.


The Playmaker is expected to boss the Super Eagles midfield when they play South Africa next weekend.




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Nigeria's football governing body, NFF appoints Ex—Super Eagles player Emmanuel Amunike as the coach of the Senior National Team

Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has officially appointed Super Eagles Legend Emmanuel Amunike as the New head coach of the Nigeria national team Super Eagles.

Emmanuel Amunike, a former Barcelona, Zamalek and Sporting Lisbon winger  who excelled as coach of the Golden Eaglets, leading the Nigeria U17 national team to win the FIFA U17 World Cup have won the race for the head coach position of the Super Eagles.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, decided to go with Amunike as the substantive head coach of the national team.

Amunike also impressed as head coach of the Tanzanian national team, guiding the Taifa Stars to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations – their first in nearly forty years.

However, Amunike’s record with Egypt’s Misr Lel Makkasa and Zambia’s Zanaco left much to be desired.

The 53-year-old coach also fumbled when placed in charge of the Flying Eagles, failing to help the Nigeria U20 team qualify for the AFCON in 2017.

Aside from Amunike, USA U20 national team coach Michael Nsien, former Manchester City assistant manager Domenec Torrent, and Fortuna Sittard coach Danny Bruijs were all running to become the Super Eagles head coach.

#AFCON: Nigeria's Super Eagles defeat Guinea Bissau 2:0

Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the national team of the Guinea Bissau by two goals to zero as the Nigeria team proceeds to the round of sixteen of the ongoing African Nations Cup in Cameron.

The two goals came in the second half from Sadiq and Eking.

Eagles in their opening match defeated Pharos of Egypt by 1:0 . Their second match against Sudan ended 3:1 as they secured the 9 full points of the group D.