The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced Finidi George as the interim coach for the national team, the Super Eagles, for their upcoming matches against Ghana and Mali during this international break.
Since Jose Peseiro’s departure at the end of February, the Super Eagles have been without a coach, with the NFF actively seeking his replacement. Now, Finidi George has been appointed to lead the team on an interim basis.
The NFF confirmed Finidi’s appointment through a brief statement on the Eagles’ verified social media handle. The statement mentioned that Coach George Finidi has already met with Super Eagles team officials as he prepares to guide the team in the international friendlies against Ghana and Mali.
Nigeria is scheduled to play against Ghana in an international friendly in Marrakech on Friday, March 22nd, followed by a match against Mali at the same venue on Tuesday, March 26th.
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