Super Eagles: NFF Expresses Full Support for Finidi – Ikpeba

Victor Ikpeba, a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee, has stated that Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has the full support of the NFF.

Finidi has faced challenges at the start of his tenure, with the Super Eagles showing lackluster performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. The team drew 1-1 with Bafana Bafana and lost 2-1 to the Cheetahs, leaving them in fifth place in Group C with three points from four games.

This situation has led to increasing calls for Finidi's dismissal.

"Nigerians wanted a local coach, and Finidi was selected as the best candidate to lead the Super Eagles at this time," Ikpeba told SCORENigeria. "The technical committee chose the best option for the country. Finidi will continue to receive the full support of the NFF despite the recent results of the Super Eagles."