Former Ajax winger, Finidi George, has resigned from his role as head coach of the Super Eagles.
The announcement was made by former Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, in a post on X.com on Saturday.
He wrote, “News just in. Finidi George #FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his #NGSuperEagles manager position.”
George’s resignation comes after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decided to appoint a foreign coach to supervise him, despite his appointment in May.
George, 53, took over after Jose Peseiro’s contract ended in February, having served as his assistant for 20 months. However, the team’s poor performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin led to his demotion.
Consequently, George’s one-year contract will be downgraded, and his monthly salary of N15m will be reduced to N5m. His selected assistants will also be replaced by the new foreign coach’s staff.
In a meeting with Sports Minister John Enoh, George expressed his frustration with the lack of support from the NFF and questioned the commitment of Nigeria’s top players in the crucial World Cup qualifiers.
