NFF Dumps Finidi, To Appoint Foreign Coach For Super Eagles

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1 year ago

June 14, 2024

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NFF to Appoint Foreign Coach for Super Eagles

Finidi George Demoted: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to appoint a foreign coach for the Super Eagles, demoting Finidi George to assistant coach

Reason for Appointment: The decision comes after the Super Eagles’ poor performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with only three points from four matches.

Foreign Coach: The NFF is reportedly looking to appoint a foreign technical adviser, with former Cameroon coach Antonio Conceicao being a top contender for the position.

Reactions: The decision has been met with criticism from some stakeholders, who feel that Finidi George should have been given more time to prove himself.

NFF’s Decision: The NFF has defended its decision, stating that the appointment of a foreign coach is necessary to salvage the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying campaign

EPL: Aina sidelined for three months with injury

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7 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina will be sidelined for three months with a hamstring injury, Ekwutosblog reports.

Aina sustained the injury on international duty with Nigeria this week.

The 27-year-old was replaced in the 10th minute of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday.

According to the Telegraph, the versatile full-back is not expected to return to action until the end of the year.

Aina’s long-term injury will be a big blow for new Forest manager Ange Postecoglou, who is hoping to make an instant impact at the club.

Forest will be away to Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

EPL: Rio Ferdinand names only team that will challenge Liverpool for title

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10 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has said only Arsenal can challenge Liverpool in the Premier League title race this season.

The Reds are the only team with a perfect record after three games so far.

Before the current campaign kicked off, Ferdinand said only Liverpool and Manchester City would be in the running to emerge champions.

But he has now replaced City with Arsenal.

Arsenal began the season with wins over Manchester United and Leeds United before losing 1-0 to Liverpool before the international break.

Manchester City have however lost two of their three opening matches.

“I think the only team who will be anywhere near Liverpool this season is Arsenal,” Ferdinand told MailSport.

“They’ve got a great squad, real good depth with who they’ve bought.

“I don’t think we’ll see anyone else. Anyone you think might be a surprise, a Newcastle or a Chelsea, I think European football hinders them a little bit in that respect. Just the demands it puts on the squad.”