Foreign Technical Adviser Controversy: Finidi George Resigns as Super Eagles Manager
In a surprising turn of events, Finidi George tendered his resignation as the Super Eagles manager on Saturday, just days after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced plans to integrate a foreign technical adviser into the coaching team.
The news was confirmed by former Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye on his X account. Ibitoye wrote: “News just in: Finidi George @FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his @NGSuperEagles manager position.”
Finidi George, who was appointed as the Super Eagles manager on April 29, 2024, following the expiration of Jose Peseiro’s contract in February, has left fans and football analysts speculating about the future direction of the team in the looming presence of a foreign adviser.
This development has sparked a flurry of reactions from supporters and stakeholders, all eager to see how the NFF will navigate this unexpected managerial change.
