Ex-Super Eagles skipper, Finidi George, has resigned his position as coach of the Super Eagles.
This is contained in a tweet by ex-Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye in a post on X handle on Saturday.
“News just in. Finidi George #FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his #NGSuperEagles manager position,” he tweeted.
One of his reasons
This comes following reports on the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to appoint a foreign coach to oversee him despite his recent appointment in May.
George, 53, took the reins after Jose Peseiro’s contract ended in February, having served as his assistant for 20 months.
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However, the team’s disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin led to his demotion.
As a result, George’s one-year contract will be downgraded, and his reported monthly salary of N15m will be reduced to N5m.
Another reason
His handpicked assistants will also be replaced by the new foreign coach’s staff.
In a meeting with Sports Minister John Enoh, George expressed his frustration with the lack of support from the NFF and questioned the commitment of Nigeria’s top players in the crucial World Cup qualifiers.
