Former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George is set to be announced as the new head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United, according to widespread reports.
Following José Peseiro's departure after the 2023 AFCON, Finidi was appointed interim coach in March to lead the Super Eagles in friendlies against Ghana and Mali.
He was later confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the substantive head coach in late April, having served as Peseiro's assistant for 20 months.
However, Finidi stepped down from his role after just two games in charge, following Nigeria's poor performance in the World Cup qualifier matches against South Africa and Benin Republic.
The Super Eagles drew 1-1 against Bafana Bafana in Uyo and lost 2-1 to Benin in Abidjan, leaving Nigerians staring in the face of another possible failed World Cup campaign with just three points in four games.
After Finidi's disappointing start, the NFF decided to hire a foreign technical adviser, which led to his resignation as head coach.
Now, Finidi George is reportedly set to be unveiled as Rivers United's new coach, replacing the long-serving Stanley Eguma who was dismissed last season.
Finidi previously won the NPFL with Enyimba FC in the 2022/2023 season.
🚨Finidi George to Rivers Utd as new head coach.
— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) July 3, 2024
“E dun set” and confirmed ✅
The former Super Eagles handler will be unveiled tomorrow in Port Harcourt. #NPFLTransferWithMike pic.twitter.com/5c8qZFdlDl
