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NFF To Unveil Finidi George As Super Eagles Head Coach Monday

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9 months ago

May 12, 2024

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will on Monday morning in Abuja stage an unveiling ceremony to formally present to the public Finidi George as the new substantive Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, alongside Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Tinuke Watti, President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, are among prominent personalities expected at the unveiling.

George, who passed up an opportunity to coach a second-tier team in Spain to return to Nigeria and lead two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC, won the tough-as-nails Nigeria elite division title with the People’s Elephant in his second season and has left the club with a chance of retaining the title this season, with six matches to go.

When George formally bowed out of the Aba giants days ago, Enyimba FC remained in third place on the NPFL log, with 53 points from 32 matches, four adrift of table-toppers Enugu Rangers and three off second-placed Remo Stars.

The 52-year-old spent 20 months as assistant to Portuguese José Peseiro from the summer of 2022, during which the Super Eagles qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and came within 28 minutes of a fourth African title in Cote d’Ivoire three months ago.

George, who as a player won 62 caps for Nigeria at senior level, during which he won the Africa Cup of Nations gold, silver and bronze, and played in two FIFA World Cup finals, has the immediate task of picking maximum points from 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa (home) and Benin Republic (away) in a few weeks from now.

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Lookman Set for Atalanta Return

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20 hours ago

February 8, 2025

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By Our Correspondent

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has resumed light training at Atalanta after sustaining a knee injury last week, which ruled him out of the UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona.

The 27-year-old, who has registered 14 goals and seven assists in 26 appearances this season, is expected to return to full action in two weeks—just in time for Atalanta’s crucial double-header against Club Brugge.

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Osimhen Set to Complete One-Year Loan at Galatasaray

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3 days ago

February 6, 2025

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By Abaire Olanlesi

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will see out his one-year loan spell at Galatasaray, having rejected offers to leave during the January transfer window.

While the window has closed across most European leagues, Turkey remains an exception.

Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last summer, with no option to buy, following a fallout with the Italian club’s management.

He had previously turned down moves to Chelsea and Saudi Arabia due to personal terms.

Despite speculation about an early exit, Galatasaray’s technical director, Okan Buruk, confirmed that while his loan deal included a January transfer clause, Osimhen chose to stay, prioritizing his commitment to the club.

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Taye Taiwo Inducted Into Marseille’s Legends Club

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3 days ago

February 6, 2025

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By Oluwamayowa Fakande

Former Super Eagles left-back Taye Taiwo has been inducted into Olympique Marseille’s Legends Club, recognizing his contributions to the French side.

The club announced the honor on its English X handle, stating: “Taye Taiwo is in the house tonight as the former Olympien and Super Eagle is inducted into the #OMLegends club.”

Taiwo, who played a key role in Marseille’s success, won the Ligue 1 title, French League Cup, and French Super Cup before moving to AC Milan in 2011.