George Finidi
23 May 2024
Super Eagles Coach, George Finidi, has acknowledged that Nigeria must beat South Africa and Benin Republic next month, if it wants to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
19 May 2024
Newly appointed Super Eagles coach, George Finidi, may have got off on a controversial note following his choice of Abuja for the team to train ahead of an epic 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
18 May 2024
Newly appointed Super Eagles coach, George Finidi, and top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are said to be having sleepless
12 May 2024
What appears cheery news has come for newly appointed Super Eagles coach, George Finidi, as team captain, Williams Troost-Ekong, has returned to training after a prolonged injury layoff.
25 Apr 2024
A Nigerian coach is in line to be named as the new helmsman of the Super Eagles as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are poised to announce the new head coach, bringing an end to weeks of speculation and discussion regarding the replacement for Jose Peseiro. The NFF's decision-making process involved a deliberation on whether…
24 Mar 2024
Super Eagles Interim Coach, George Finidi, says he is delighted with Friday’s 2-1 victory against the Black Stars of Ghana, the first in 18 years. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman earned the Eagles the victory...
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A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, and the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Achievers' University, Owo, Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, have called for interrogations and circumspection in the proposed 12-4 educational model by the Federal Government. It would be recalled that the federal government had proposed a new compulsory 12-year…
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Former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs and Event Management under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Zainab Ikaz-Kassim, has urged Nigerians to adopt a mindset of gratitude, saying it is a key driver of productivity and financial stability. Speaking at the launch of her book, ‘Gratitude 365 Days: Reflections, Lessons, and Growth’, at the…
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