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Nigeria appoints ex-Ajax star George as new coach

Nigeria's football federation has named former Nigeria international Finidi George as the new coach of the national squad, putting an end to weeks of speculation over who will replace Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro.

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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Appoints Finidi George As Super Eagles Head Coach Ahead Of 2025 AFCON And 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. pic.twitter.com/ib4ifQuI71

According to a press statement, the Board of Nigeria Football Federation on Monday approved the recommendation of a technical committee to appoint George, 52, to lead the Super Eagles.

It can finally be said, #welcomefinidi Welcome Finidi George.

Watch his first interview in the head coach role in the link below.https://t.co/OdoCpSpfvc pic.twitter.com/Iz65XQnMCK

The immediate task facing the former Ajax winger will be to guide Nigeria to victory in two 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic in Uyo and Abidjan respectively, in June.

Cup football Coach FIFA stars Eagle International Jose Peseiro Nigeria Portugal South Africa Benin

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