Finidi George, a former coach of the Super Eagles, will take over as head coach of Rivers United, an NPFL team.
During the March international break, the 53-year-old manager oversaw the Super Eagles before he was named the official coach of National Team Nigeria.
However, his credibility took a hit after losing to the Benin Republic and drawing with South Africa in the World Cup qualifiers.
He resigned from his position following reports from the NFF stating that a new technical adviser will be appointed to Finidi’s position.
Finidi begins fresh start
Barely a month after stepping down as the Super Eagles’ manager, the former Enyimba manager will take over as manager of Rivers United.
The former Super Eagles coach submitted his resignation letter in response to rumors that the NFF was considering hiring a technical consultant and demoting him.
According to MikeThePundit on X, “Finidi George to Rivers Utd as new head coach. E dun set” and confirmed ✅. The former Super Eagles handler will be unveiled tomorrow in Port Harcourt.”
🚨Finidi George to Rivers Utd as new head coach.
“E dun set” and confirmed ✅
The former Super Eagles handler will be unveiled tomorrow in Port Harcourt. #NPFLTransferWithMike pic.twitter.com/5c8qZFdlDl
— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) July 3, 2024
Rivers United are set to unveil the former Super Eagles coach after confirming his appointment as the new manager of the team.
Rivers United hopes that the hiring of ex-Super Eagles coach will help them return to the top of Nigerian football after they finished the NPFL 2023–2024 season in eighth place, 17 points behind league champion Enugu Rangers.
