The Nigeria Football Federation will hold an unveiling event in Abuja today to properly introduce Mr. Finidi George to the public as the Senior Men National Team’s new substantive head coach, the Super Eagles.
Prominent figures scheduled for the event include NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, Permanent Secretary in the ministry Mrs. Tinuke Watti, and Senator John Enoh, Minister of Sports Development.
George turned down the chance to become a coach for a Spanish second division team in order to rejoin Enyimba FC, the two-time CAF Champions League champions, in Nigeria.
They were three points behind second-place Remo Stars and four behind table-toppers Enugu Rangers.
The 52-year-old assisted Portuguese coach José Peseiro for 20 months starting in the summer of 2022. During that time, the Super Eagles qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and, three months ago in Cote d’Ivoire, came within a hair’s breadth of winning a fourth African championship.
As a footballer, Finidi George earned 62 senior caps for Nigeria. He participated in two FIFA World Cup finals and took home gold, silver, and bronze from the Africa Cup of Nations.
In a few weeks, he will have to select the maximum number of points from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Benin Republic (away) and South Africa (home).