Back in business! Ex-Super Eagles head coach Finidi George set to return to management with 9 times league champions

Arinze Esomnofu

Arinze Esomnofu is a Nigerian sports journalist, betting analyst and digital growth specialist with over a decade of experience in sports media and SEO. He is the editor of SportsBuddy and founder of Naija Punters, one of Nigeria's leading tipster communities. Arinze has led growth and content teams at Pulse Sports, FlashScore and North Star Network, and he writes data-driven match previews, betting guides and player features covering the Premier League, European football and Nigerian players at home and abroad.

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June 29, 2024

Former Super Eagles boss Finidi George is set to return to management just three weeks after resigning as the Nigerian national team head coach.

Finidi, who was formerly Super Eagles assistant coach was officially appointed as the team’s head coach in May. However, the 53-year-old manager resigned following back-to-back poor performances from the team in the World Cup qualifiers campaign.

Just about three weeks after his retirement, Finidi is in line for another managerial job with an NPFL side.

Finidi George’s potential manegerial return

Finidi George. Credit: X — Finidi George is being considered by Rivers United just three weeks after resigning as the Super Eagles head coach. Image credit: X

According to reports from the Nation, nine times NPFL champions Rivers United are considering hiring Finidi as their new coach.

Rivers United had an impressive start to the season but fell off as the season progressed. After a dismal end to the season, the club’s administration is getting ready to make changes.

Their dismal league performance—finishing outside of the top spots—meant that they missed out on a continental ticket for the first time in three years.