Tag: Finidi
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Nigeria’s sports minister speaks on Osimhen’s clash with Finidi
Nigeria’s sports minister, John Enoh has expressed his view on the outburst by Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen against former Super Eagles coach Finidi George. Osimhen recently disrespected Finidi in his comment on Instagram live. Speaking on the development, Enoh revealed that he ordered the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) not to make any pronouncement on the…
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Super Eagles: Three coaches to replace Finidi revealed
Names of about three coaches who are believed to be in contention to replace Finidi George as manager of the Super Eagles has been revealed. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, are currently searching for Finidi’s replacement. Finidi had resigned from the role last weekend. According to Soccernet, the NFF are looking at Antonio Conceicao, Samson…
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Super Eagles: ‘Calm down’ – Ighalo messages Osimhen over Finidi
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has called on Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen to ‘calm down’ following an explosive Instagram rant against former head coach Finidi George. Osimhen had missed Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic a few days ago while recovering from injury. During an Instagram live session…
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2026 WCQ: Discord in Super Eagles camp as Amokachi refuses to be Finidi George’s assistant
The Super Eagles are facing internal strife just days before their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa, as assistant coach Daniel Amokachi remains conspicuously absent. Amokachi’s no-show has sparked doubts about his commitment to the team, exacerbated by reports from Soccernet indicating that he has turned down the contract proposed by the…
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Ikpeba warns Amokachi against chaos, urges harmony as Finidi assumes Super Eagles leadership
Former Nigeria international, Victor Ikpeba, has cautioned newly appointed Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi to prioritize team harmony, asserting Finidi George’s leadership role. Ikpeba emphasized the need to avoid past chaos within the coaching staff, citing the unsuccessful collaboration between Emmanuel Amuneke and Augustine Eguavoen. Amokachi, appointed on a per-game basis, previously served under…