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Emmanuel Amunike Speaks on Finidi George After Losing Super Eagles Job
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Emmanuel Amunike Speaks on Finidi George After Losing Super Eagles Job

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • Former African Footballer of the Year, Emmanuel Amunike, has said he does not doubt the managerial ability of Finidi George
  • Amunike wished the substantive Super Eagles head coach the best of luck as he starts his adventure with the senior national team
  • Legit.ng reports that Finidi will lead the Super Eagles in the upcoming two matches against South Africa and Benin Republic

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Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering sports and football worldwide.

FCT, Abuja - Emmanuel Amunike has no problem with Finidi George leading the Super Eagles.

Both sportsmen were teammates in the 1990s and are well-respected globally.

Emmanuel Amunike wishes Finidi George well on the Super Eagles job
Emmanuel Amunike and Finidi George were former teammates at the national team level. Photo credits: Khaled Desouki, VI Images
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The former Tanzanian national team head coach said in an interview with SportsBoom.com:

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"Finidi is a very good friend of mine. There's no doubt about his ability. I wish him the best of luck."

Amunike responded when asked what was next for him:

"I do a lot of things; I have family and more. Let's see what destiny brings, but for now, I want to enjoy my time with my family."

Amunike aspires for the big stage

Although the antecedents of the 53-year-old's coaching career were not enough to earn him the Super Eagles job in 2024, Amunike said glowingly of himself:

"I have not done bad as a coach. My biggest desire is to do what I love. As a player, I loved to play at the big clubs, and I was privileged to have done that.
"As a coach, I wish to be at the big stages - which I have done too with Tanzania. I am never afraid to take challenges."

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But while Amunike continues to state that his focus right now is his family, as Nigeria resumes its World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and the Benin Republic, he also hinted that he was a true patriot who is 'ready to add value' if required, and if he considers the objectives 'right.'

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Legit.ng earlier reported that experienced Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, said he can only thank God that he is fit again.

Speaking in a video, Ekong said the Super Eagles team have “many more objectives to come” like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 and the 2026 FIFA world cup.

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A report noted Ekong’s revelation about his fitness level.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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