On Monday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Finidi George as the new head coach, succeeding Jose Peseiro.
Peseiro, who guided Nigeria to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) earlier this year, departed after his contract concluded in February, marking a tenure of 22 months.
George, formerly a member of Peseiro’s coaching staff, took interim charge for Nigeria’s friendlies against Ghana and Mali in March.
Concurrently, he has been leading Nigerian top-flight team Enyimba since September 2021.
Notably, George boasts a successful playing career with Ajax, clinching the Eredivisie title and the Champions League. He also played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON victory.
George’s key objectives will encompass guiding Nigeria to qualification for the upcoming AFCON in Morocco in 2025 and the 2026 World Cup.
His tenure will commence with Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin in June.