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Nigeria in Turmoil: Finidi George Out, Foreign Technical Adviser In

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Breaking: NFF shakes football fans as they plan to replace Finidi George with a foreign Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles. #NigeriaFootball

Nigeria's football scene is in upheaval as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced the decision to part ways with coach Finidi George and bring in a foreign Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles. The move comes in the midst of the team's struggles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prompting the NFF to seek outside help to steer the national team back on track.

Speculations are rife about who will step into Finidi George's shoes, with names like Peseiro and other experienced managers being thrown into the mix. The NFF's choice of a foreign manager reflects their determination to revitalize the Super Eagles' campaign and secure their place in the upcoming World Cup.

Amidst the controversy, former Super Eagles defender has criticized the NFF's decision to replace Finidi George with a foreign technical adviser, highlighting the division within the Nigerian football community. However, former NFF board member, Christopher Green, has come to the defense of Finidi George, stating that the coach is not to blame for the team's woes.

As the Nigerian football saga unfolds, the NFF's potential hiring of ex-Cameroon coach Toni Conceicao as Finidi's replacement raises eyebrows and intensifies the anticipation surrounding the national team's future. The football world eagerly awaits the next chapter in Nigeria's quest for success on the international stage.

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Nigeria To Hire Foreign Technical Adviser For Super Eagles After ... (Arise News)

The NFF has decided to replace coach Finidi George with a foreign Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has opted ...

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Finidi George: Peseiro and 7 other managers likely to replace Super ... (Pulse Nigeria)

Following Finidi George's struggles, the Super Eagles are in search of a foreign manager to help steady the ship and qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Nigeria head coach Finidi George dismissed amid World Cup ... (Ghanasoccernet.com)

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken decisive action to revitalize the Super Eagles' campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series.

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NFF set to hire ex-Cameroon coach Toni Conceicao as Finidi's boss ... (Soccernet.ng)

The NFF has not commented on the future of current coach Finidi George. The federation expressed concerns about the attitude of some Super Eagles players ...

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Ex Super Eagles Defender Slams NFF's Decision to Sack Finidi ... (Sports Brief)

An ex-Super Eagles defender has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to hire a foreign technical adviser in place of Finidi George.

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Nigeria to hire foreign technical director after poor World Cup ... (ESPN)

Former Super Eagles star Finidi George was Nigeria's top boss for little over a month before getting demoted, after a poor World Cup qualifying week that ...

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Finidi Not The Problem Of Super Eagles –Chris Green (Complete Sports Nigeria)

Former NFF board member, Christopher Green, has said Super Eagles head coach Finidi George is not to blame for the team's woes.

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Najeriya za ta ɗauko sabon koci daga ƙasar waje (BBC News)

Hakan na nufin ko dai ya ajiye aikin gaba ɗaya ko kuma ya ci gaba a matsayin mataimakin wanda za a kawo, kamar yadda ya yi wa Jose Peseiro mataimaki.

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2026 WCQ: It Will Be Unfair To Appoint A Technical Adviser For ... (Complete Sports Nigeria)

Former Nigerian international, Dimeji Lawal has faulted the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to hire a technical adv.

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Analyzing NFF's must-qualify World Cup strategy: What lies ahead ... (Soccernet.ng)

Finidi George led the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a draw against South Africa and a loss to Benin Republic in the continuation of their 2026 World Cup ...

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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Finidi blames Osimhen, others (Daily Sun)

Embattled Finidi George has opened up on the turmoil he has faced in his first few weeks in charge of the Super Eagles.

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World Cup Qualifiers: Former NFF Board Member Makes Bold ... (Sports Brief)

Finidi George's position as the Super Eagles head coach is threatened as the Nigeria Football Federation has announced the search for an expatriate coach.

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Finidi George: Has He Blighted Home-grown Coaches' Chances? (THISDAY Newspapers)

After erstwhile Eagles Manager, Jose Peseiro's unimpressive run at the 2026 World Cup qualifier matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in which the Portuguese ...

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Thank you Finidi, but... - The Nation Newspaper (The Nation Newspaper)

Finidi George was a great player in his playing days. He was a delight to watch. He was a very intelligent player and played for the team not for himself.

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Mutiu Adepoju: Ex Super Eagles Star Discusses NFF's Role in Finidi ... (Sports Brief)

Assembled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in early May 2024, the coaching team was tasked with achieving crucial wins in the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

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Official: Contract clause triggers hefty pay cut for Finidi - Score Nigeria (SCORE NIGERIA)

A top official has told SCORENigeria that a performance-related clause in the contract of Finidi George will mean a huge pay cut for the Super Eagles coach ...

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NFF's move to hire foreign coach and Finidi George's Super Eagles ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The statement released this week by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, was an indictment on Finidi George. One of the key points raised in the.

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BREAKING: Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles Coach (The Punch)

Former Ajax winger, Finidi George, has stepped down as coach of the Super Eagles.

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Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Head Coach - Arise News (Arise News)

The resignation comes just days after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced plans to hire a foreign technical adviser. The news of George's ...

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Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Coach (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has resigned after a poor run of games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Advertisement.

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BREAKING: Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles head coach (Daily Post Nigeria)

Finidi George has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Super Eagles. It is believed Finidi took the decision on Saturday, days after the.

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Finidi George Slams Nigerian Football Federation, Says Victor ... (SaharaReporters.com)

Embattled Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has stated that he has not received much support from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).

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Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles coach (Vanguard)

Finidi George's departure follows a 2-1 loss to Benin Republic on matchday 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, leaving the Super Eagles without a win in ...

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BREAKING: Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Coach (Leadership Newspaper)

This was made known by ex-Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, in a post on X.com on Saturday. His employer, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), had within ...

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BREAKING: Super Eagles Coach Finidi George Resigns (News Central TV)

Finidi George has resigned his position as coach of the Super Eagles. The ex-Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye stated this in a post on X on ...

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Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles' coach after humiliating ... (Peoples Gazette)

"Finidi tendered his resignation on Thursday and said he was not hungry and they should bugger off," an NFF official told Peoples Gazette Saturday ...

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“I am not dumb” – Napoli's Osimhen slams Finidi George on IG live ... (Soccernet.ng)

Victor Osimhen missed Super Eagles 2026 World Cup tournament against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury…

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“I have lost respect for Finidi George,'' says Osimhen (Peoples Gazette)

There were unverified reports that Finidi allegedly named Osimhen as one of the players not committed to the national team.

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