The NFF initial plan was to appoint a foreign coach to replace the Portuguese Jose Peseiro, but their poor finances made sure they had to settle for a local man.
Today, former Ajax winger Finidi George was named new Super Eagles coach after he worked in an interim capacity last month.
“It had to do with finance (why a foreign coach not appointed),” explained Victor Ikpeba.
“We were also guided to look inwards as Nigerians want a Nigerian coach.
“We therefore have to support Finidi now so that Nigeria will be at the World Cup.”
Ikpeba said Finidi deserves his appointment.
“He deserves his job,” he declared on Monday Night Football on SuperSport TV
“It was a difficult job to do this appointment as there is a process, so credit to both the technical committee and the NFF Executive Committee for this decision.”
Golden Eaglets skipper Simon Cletus has been named the official Man of the Match for the goalless draw with Burkina Faso today. The Mavlon FC midfielder caught the eye with his creativity and assured display in the heart of the Eaglets midfield. The SS1 student carved a glorious chance for his team after 26 minutes …
Continue reading here ▶The Golden Eaglets today played out a scoreless draw with Burkina Faso in a tight physical contest to open their campaign in the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifying tournament in Accra, Ghana. It was a keenly contested first half with both teams giving as much as they got in this Group B clash. Striker Rapha …
Continue reading here ▶HB Academy striker Rapha Adams will led the Golden Eaglets strike force in today’s U17 AFCON qualifying match against Burkina Faso. Imrana Muhammad and Ibrahim Abdulganiyu will be the two wingers. Coach Manu Garba has settled for a 4-3-3 formation. The midfield is anchored by skipper Simon Cletus and also has Destiny Samuel and Abdulmuiz …
Continue reading here ▶Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have opened up on the transfer fee Southampton have requested for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu. The giant centre-forward has enjoyed a productive season on loan at Trabzonspor, netting 14 times and grabbing an assist in 20 appearances thus far. This has spurred the Turkish side to try and tie …
Continue reading here ▶Goalkeeper Arthur Okwonkwo, who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles, has announced his departure from boyhood club Arsenal. The Hale End graduate has finally ended his 14-year stay at the club after coming through from the U-18 team but only made the bench 10 times, without a single first-team appearance. “I went to …
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