{"id":16531,"date":"2024-04-29T18:35:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailyleaks.com\/?p=16531"},"modified":"2024-04-29T18:36:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:36:02","slug":"finidi-george-takes-helm-as-super-eagles-new-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailyleaks.com\/finidi-george-takes-helm-as-super-eagles-new-head-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Finidi George takes helm as Super Eagles’ new head coach"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Emmanuel Banafemi<\/p>\n
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially named Finidi George as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, succeeding Jose Peseiro.<\/p>\n
Finidi, a former assistant coach, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served alongside Peseiro for 20 months.<\/p>\n
His appointment comes after Peseiro’s departure following a successful African Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, where Nigeria clinched a silver medal.<\/p>\n
In his brief stint as interim head coach, Finidi led the Eagles to a thrilling 2-1 victory against Ghana, showcasing their resilience and determination on the pitch.<\/p>\n
However, they faced a tough challenge in their second game, suffering a 2-0 defeat against Mali. Despite the setback, Finidi remains focused on refining the team’s strategies and fostering a winning mentality as they prepare for future fixtures.<\/p>\n
The NFF’s Technical and Development Committee endorsed his candidacy, citing his stellar playing career and coaching credentials.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Expectations soar as Finidi George steps into acting role as Super Eagles coach<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Renowned for his wing play, Finidi represented Nigeria for over a decade, contributing to the nation’s AFCON triumph in 1994 and its debut in the FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n He also boasts a UEFA Champions League title with Ajax.<\/p>\n Transitioning from player to coach, Finidi obtained a UEFA A Coaching Licence, honing his skills at clubs like Real Betis and Real Mallorca.<\/p>\n His recent success with Enyimba FC, guiding them to a league title, further underscores his coaching prowess.<\/p>\n Now, Finidi sets his sights on guiding the Super Eagles through the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.<\/p>\n Despite a slow start in the campaign, he aims to rally the team and secure their path to the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Emmanuel Banafemi The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially named Finidi George as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, succeeding Jose Peseiro. Finidi, a former assistant coach, brings a wealth of experience […]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16142,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9,2],"tags":[3024,2968,219,41,1461],"coauthors":[25],"class_list":{"0":"post-16531","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-latest-news","8":"category-sports","9":"category-top-news","10":"tag-coach","11":"tag-finidi-george","12":"tag-nff","13":"tag-nigeria","14":"tag-super-eagles"},"yoast_head":"\n