Nigeria have named Finidi George as their new head coach, succeeding Jose Peseiro, as confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday.
Peseiro, who led Nigeria to the final of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), departed after his contract expired in February, having served for 22 months.
George, a former member of Peseiro’s coaching staff, assumed interim charge for Nigeria’s friendlies against Ghana and Mali in March. Additionally, he has been serving as the head coach of Nigerian top-flight side Enyimba since September 2021.
As a player, George enjoyed success with Ajax, winning the Eredivisie title and the Champions League. He also played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON triumph.
George’s primary objectives will include steering Nigeria to qualification for the next edition of the AFCON, scheduled to be held in Morocco in 2025, as well as the 2026 World Cup.
His tenure will kick off with Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin in June.
UPDATE:
According to my source, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have shortlisted three names as a potential assistant(s) to Finidi George;
* Emmanuel Amunike.
* Daniel Amokachi.
* Michael Nsien.
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