Real reasons Finidi George stepped down as Super Eagles coach

… I have lost respect for him – Osimhen   More facts have emerged following the resignation of Finidi George as the Super Eagles head coach after 47 days in charge. It will be recalled that the former Ajax star resigned following the announcement to appoint a foreign technical adviser by the Nigeria Football Federation. […]

• … I have lost respect for him – Osimhen

 

More facts have emerged following the resignation of Finidi George as the Super Eagles head coach after 47 days in charge.

It will be recalled that the former Ajax star resigned following the announcement to appoint a foreign technical adviser by the Nigeria Football Federation.

This decision to hire a foreign technical adviser came amidst dissatisfaction with the team’s recent performances, including a crucial defeat to Benin Republic that left the Super Eagles struggling in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers​.

Finidi confirmed his resignation in a WhatsApp chat with our correspondent.

“Yes, it is true I have resigned, ” he said when asked to confirm.

When further asked the major reason why he resigned. He simply said “Resignation is enough for me.”

It was gathered from a reliable source that after the emergency meeting held with the sports minister on Thursday, Finidi was not told about plans for the NFF to hire a technical adviser.

“He had a very good conversation on Thursday and they talked about things to do going forward and asked if they would back him. At no point in that meeting was he told that they were going to appoint a technical adviser.

“The NFF met on Wednesday and had decided to get a technical adviser which the communique said but on Thursday, nobody told him. It was when he landed in Port Harcourt, he was told about the decision.

“He had to park his car to read the link sent to him. He waited for two days to see anyone to contact him and when nobody did, he felt he was not needed any more,” the source said.

Finidi, who was unveiled as the head coach earlier this year, had signed a one-year contract with the NFF, with the possibility of extension based on performance in the African Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers​.

As at the time of this report, an official announcement has yet to be made by the NFF – website and social media handles.

Meanwhile, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen in a social media meltdown lashed out at Finidi for some comments made about him by the latter.

Finidi was quoted to have said he can’t beg Osimhen to play for the national team after the player withdrew from their last two 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to injury.

The striker was said to have been ruled out by a four-week injury and was replaced by Enugu Rangers defender, Kenneth Igboke.

“I knew things like these would happen and that’s why I have the videos and screenshots of when I called Finidi while I was with the doctor in Germany,” Osimhen said.

“I got injured in our (Napoli’s) last game against Lecce and I went to the MRI scan. And I called Finidi there for him to listen to the doctor too.

“I called him (Finidi) and asked him to allow me to come to the camp to be with the boys and I spoke to some of my teammates too but he said I have to be with my family.

“I’m not addressing anything, everybody knows I play my heart out whenever I’m playing for the club or national team. I’ll share the screenshot and videos of my conversation with Finidi for the sake of those believing what Finidi said.

“I’ve lost respect for that man because before I disrespect anybody, I always respect them,” the player added.