In just over five weeks, George’s first assignment will be to lead the Super Eagles to success in their two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and the Benin Republic in Uyo and Abidjan, respectively. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board has accepted the Technical and Development Committee’s suggestion to name Finidi George as the Super Eagles’ head coach.
George led the team in an acting capacity during two friendly matches in Morocco last month. George served as coach José Santos Peseiro’s assistant for 20 months before the Portugueseman resigned the position voluntarily after finishing second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. His team ended an 18-year losing run against the Black Stars by defeating Ghana 2-1 in the opening game, but they were defeated 0-2 by Mali in the second encounter.
In just over five weeks, George’s first assignment will be to lead the Super Eagles to success in their two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and the Benin Republic in Uyo and Abidjan, respectively. The Super Eagles, who are now third in Group C of the African campaign behind South Africa and Rwanda, must win these games.