After just two games in charge of the Super Eagles without a victory, Finidi George resigned from his position as coach.
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Toyin Ibitoye, the former Eagles media officer, verified his departure on his X account on Saturday.
The news just in, he wrote. Finidi George #FinidiGeorge_FG has left his role as manager of the #NGSuperEagles.
In addition, an NFF source confirming the development said the federation is considering hiring a new manager for the squad. Additionally, he suggested that the federation is looking into the potential of cutting the head coach’s pay.
After Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro left the Super Eagles after the 2023 African Cup of Nations, the 53-year-old was introduced as the team’s coach in May.
Finidi took charge of the team on an interim basis for the March International break, guiding the team to a 2-1 win over Ghana, before falling to a 2-0 defeat against Mali in Morocco.
Last month, after a thorough meeting with the Nigerian Football Federation, Finidi George was appointed the head coach of the Super Eagles and was immediately given the sole responsibility of qualifying the team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In two qualifying games, the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against South Africa in Uyo, before losing to Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles are now 5th in their qualification group with three points from four games.
With Nigeria’s qualification hopes hanging, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Ibrahim Gusau, says the Federation will take all necessary steps to ensure the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
