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Ajax, Real Betis celebrate Finidi George on 54th Birthday

Adedamola Ogunbewon Apr 15, 2025 0

Dutch Eredivisie giants Ajax and Spanish La Liga side Real Betis have extended birthday wishes to their former forward Finidi George, who turned 54 on Tuesday. Both clubs sent their birthday messages via their official X handles. …

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Ex-Super Eagles coach moves to Rivers Utd

OUR REPORTER Jul 3, 2024 0

Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United has unveiled Finidi George as the coach of the team going into the 2024/2025 season. The Pride of Rivers relieved Stanley Eguma as the technical adviser of the team during last season…

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Finidi to return to local League

our reporter Jun 29, 2024 0

Finidi George could be set to return to the Nigeria Premier Football, NPFL, after resigning as the head coach of the Super Eagles. He stepped down from the role after only 40 days due to tensions with the Nigeria Football Federation,…

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My trouble with Finidi – Osimhen

our reporter Jun 15, 2024 0

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has caused a firestorm in Nigeria after a live video slamming coach Finidi George, who promptly resigned. The forward was forced to pull out of international duty for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to…

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I am tired of managing players who belonged to “big men” – Finidi

our reporter Jun 15, 2024 0

Finidi George has revealed why he resigned as Super Eagles coach Embattled Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has stated that he has not received much support from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). This is even as he was…

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BREAKING: Finidi George resigns

our reporter Jun 15, 2024 0

Finidi George has stepped down from his role as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The 52-year-old gaffer confirmed his resignation via WhatsApp chat with TheCable on Saturday. Finidi’s exit from the role comes a few days after the…

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FINIDI: I was a midfielder before Westerhof converted me to winger

Akeem Lawal Aug 25, 2020 0

Former Nigeria international Finidi George has revealed that up until he joined the Super Eagles, he was more of a midfield player rather than a winger, SportingLife.ng reports. Finidi played most of his senior career as a right-winger but…

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FIFA, NFF Celebrate Finidi at 47

John nehemiah Apr 15, 2018 0

Football governing body, FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday took to Twitter to congratulate ex- Nigeria international, Finidi George who turned 47 Sunday.