Nottingham Forest’s forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, has expressed his confidence in the newly appointed head coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George. Taiwo Awoniyi believes that George, who was unveiled this week as the successor to Jose Peseiro, is the right man to lead the three-time African champions.
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At 53, George, a former assistant to Peseiro, has been handed the reins of the Super Eagles. Awoniyi, in an exclusive interview with renowned journalist Tobi Adepoju, stated that George possesses the right character and quality to steer the team towards success.
“Being the assistant, with what he has achieved for the country and the humility he has shown to the players; like I always say, everyone deserves a great opportunity,” said Taiwo Awoniyi, a former Union Berlin striker. He further added, “We have a lot of players and a good coach as well, it’s just to get it right on the field.”
Taiwo Awoniyi himself is expected to be a part of the Super Eagles’ squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team is set to face South Africa and Benin on June 7 and June 10 respectively.
The appointment of George and the upcoming qualifiers mark a new chapter for the Super Eagles. With a blend of experienced and young talents, the team is poised to make a significant impact in the qualifiers. As the Super Eagles embark on this journey, the words of Taiwo Awoniyi resonate with the hopes and aspirations of millions of fans: “It’s just to get it right on the field.”
