Benjamin Tanimu Discloses What Finidi Told Him After Super Eagles Debut Performance Against Ghana

• Benjamin Tanimu shared what Super Eagles caretaker coach, Finidi George, told him
• The defender made his debut for the Nigerian national team against the Black Stars
• Tanimu produced a world-class performance on his debut that earned a lot of praise

Super Eagles defender, Benjamin Tanimu, has opened up about what Finidi George told him after his top-class performance on his debut against Ghana.

The former Bendel Insurance defender started the game against the Black Stars and produced a solid performance that earned him plaudits from fans and Nigerian football experts.

Tanimu filled the void left by injured Calvin Bassey and Kenneth Omeruo in the game and didn't disappoint the coach who entrusted him with the task.

The Ihefu SC star spoke on his debut experience and how he was able to have a good game against the Ghanaian attackers, according to a report by All Nigeria Soccer.

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"My mind was just focused on playing my game and ensuring no attacker could get past me," he said.

The Nigerian international went ahead and shared the words of encouragement from the caretaker coach after his Man of the Match performance in the game.

"He came to me and offered some encouraging words, acknowledging the challenge of representing Nigeria for the first time at the senior level," he added.

"He urged me to continue playing my game and strive for improvement."

Tanimu will hope to get constant call-ups into the Super Eagles squad and would also be in contention as the defender who could replace the ageing Kenneth Omeruo and William Troost-Ekong in the team.

Finidi rates Tanimu’s performance against Ghana

Sports Brief earlier reported on Finidi George rating Tanimu's performance in Nigeria's win over Ghana on Friday.

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The three-time African champions ended their 18-year winless run against the Black Stars, with Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman scoring the goals to earn the victory.

Finidi also explained why the former Bendel Insurance defender was called up in the first place despite being based in Tanzania.