Amaju Pinnick: Former NFF President Names His Favourite for Super Eagles Coaching Position

• Amaju Pinnick is rooting for Finidi George to be appointed as the Super Eagles coach permanently
• The former NFF President branded the ex-Ajax footballer as one of the best wingers in the world
• Pinnick stated that Finidi deserves the plum job having interned under legendary Louis Van Gaal

The immediate past president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, is backing Finidi George to become the next Super Eagles coach on a permanent basis.

Nigeria continues to search for a coach following the departure of Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro whose contract expired in February.

Finidi led the team to the friendly matches against Ghana and Mali last month, but the results from both matches have left the NFF board in a dilemma on whom to appoint.

The Super Eagles defeated the Black Stars of Ghana 2-1, but lost 2-0 to the Eagles of Mali, leaving stakeholders with divided opinions.

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers returning in June, the NFF continues to shop for a new gaffer and Pinnick finds Finidi fit for the position.

The FIFA Council executive said on Arise TV, as per Punch:

“A player that was once regarded as one of the best wingers in the world.

A player that played and like interned under one of the best coaches in the world Louis Van Gaal. At Real Betis he was excellent.

At Ajax, if you know Ajax, you should know that they believe in developmental football.

So, he has all the qualities. So, what do we need? This is my strong personal opinion.”

Cameroon FA snubs Jose Peseiro

Sports Brief earlier reported that Jose Peseiro's quest to be the next Cameroon manager after reportedly reaching an agreement with FA president Samuel Eto’o has come to an abrupt end after a new manager was appointed by the sports ministry.

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Eto’o had challenged the Sports Ministry on the choice of who would become the national team coach of Cameroon following the exit of Rigobert Song after his departure in February.

Cameroon’s Sports Minister, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, had appointed Marc Brys as Cameroon’s new coach but the appointment was rebuffed by the FA led by Eto’o.