In a surprising development, Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), stated he is unaware that embattled Super Eagles coach Finidi George has resigned from his position. This comes amidst swirling online reports claiming the coach has stepped down.
The rumors of George's resignation emerged shortly after the NFF announced on Thursday its intention to hire an “expatriate technical adviser” for the Super Eagles. The decision follows the team's poor performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series, where they have secured only three points out of a possible 12, placing them fifth in the six-team Group C and jeopardizing their qualification hopes.
The Super Eagles' lackluster performance has drawn significant criticism from Nigeria's passionate football fans, who are still reeling from the team's failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The NFF's recent announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans calling for the resignation of both the federation's board members and Finidi George.
Reports suggest that Finidi George is frustrated with the NFF leadership for not addressing key issues, such as the late arrival of players to the camp and the lack of support for the team during their recent match against Benin Republic in Ivory Coast. The reports claim that Finidi, who has overseen just two games since his appointment in April, resigned on Tuesday morning.
However, when contacted by our correspondent via WhatsApp to verify the resignation, NFF President Gusau responded, "Not yet aware," indicating that he had not been informed of any such decision.
As the situation continues to unfold, the future of the Super Eagles' coaching staff remains uncertain, leaving fans and stakeholders anxiously awaiting official confirmation and the next steps from the NFF.
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