The Nigerian football community has been left reeling with the unexpected news of Finidi George’s resignation as the head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s senior men’s national team. This surprising development was reported by OgaNla Media, casting uncertainty over the future of the three-time African champions.
Finidi George, a former Nigerian international and a key member of the iconic 1994 Super Eagles squad that clinched Nigeria’s second African Cup of Nations title, was appointed just last month as the head coach. His departure comes amid a search by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a foreign Technical Adviser following a lackluster performance in the World Cup qualifiers.
During his brief tenure, Finidi George managed the team in crucial World Cup qualifier matches against South Africa and Benin Republic, securing just one victory out of four matches. This disappointing outcome put the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup aspirations at risk and evidently raised concerns about his leadership.
As of now, neither the NFF nor Finidi George himself has issued an official statement regarding the reasons for his resignation. However, the sudden vacancy in the coaching position leaves the Super Eagles without a permanent manager at a critical juncture. The NFF faces significant pressure to swiftly identify a capable replacement who can stabilize the team and prepare them for upcoming important fixtures, including the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This story is developing, and further details are anticipated to emerge in the coming hours and days regarding the circumstances surrounding Finidi George’s departure and the NFF’s plans to fill the coaching void.