It’s been a week since Finidi George resigned as the head coach of the Super Eagles, but the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has yet to publicly acknowledge receipt of his resignation letter. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has claimed he is unaware of Finidi’s resignation, stating, “Not yet aware.”>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
Despite this, it is certain that Finidi has stepped down. His resignation followed the NFF’s announcement that it would appoint an “expatriate technical adviser” in response to the Super Eagles’ poor performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series. The team has secured only three points out of a possible twelve and is currently fifth in the six-team Group C, putting their hopes of qualification in jeopardy.
The NFF’s intention to hire a foreign coach has sparked debate in football circles. Nwosu Michael Izuchukwu, a podcaster and digital marketer, believes it’s time to move away from local coaches, citing the success of Stephen Keshi, who had prior coaching experience with Togo before taking over the Super Eagles. Izuchukwu asserts, “I don’t think we have any local coach who can boast of that sort of experience.”
Supporters of local coaches highlight the poor performance of recent foreign coaches but note Gernot Rohr as an exception. Rohr, who recently defeated the Super Eagles with Benin Republic, is credited with a successful tenure. Izuchukwu argues, “If he was still our coach, we would be in pole position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.”
Since Finidi’s resignation, many names have been linked to the coaching role. Izuchukwu’s preferred choice is Emmanuel Amunike, citing him as the safest option locally. “Majority of the general public seem to think he’s the best man for the job if you’re looking locally,” he says. Given the NFF’s financial constraints, Izuchukwu suggests Amunike is a practical choice.
Regarding Samson Siasia, whose FIFA ban ends in August, Izuchukwu is adamant, “I don’t want that man anywhere near the national team. Isn’t he the reason we didn’t qualify for the last World Cup?”
The NFF remains silent, and the search for a new coach continues amidst ongoing discussions and debates.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
