Finidi George: Nigerian Coach Flaunts N125M Mercedes Benz Days After National Team Appointment

• Finidi George was seen in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz during his media tour as Nigeria's coach
• The former Real Mallorca winger was named the new Super Eagles manager earlier this month
• Viral photos of the new Nigerian men's national team coach sparked reactions from fans online

Nigerian tactician, Finidi George, was recently spotted in an expensive Mercedes-Benz days after being named the Super Eagles' new coach.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the former Real Betis player as Jose Peseiro's successor earlier this month.

The former Enyimba FC manager is currently doing media rounds at different local sports outlets, in a tour organised by the NFF.

According to a report on NPFL Updates on Facebook, the new Super Eagles boss was cruising in a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon worth ₦125 million.

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The NFF has yet to confirm whether this is the official vehicle presented to Finidi as Super Eagles coach, or if the expensive car is the new boss' personal ride.

Nigerians react to Finidi's expensive Mercedes-Benz

Reports about the car stirred reactions from Nigerian football fans on Facebook.

One said:

"Enyimba brought him this far in coaching job, it was enyimba that gave him this coaching platform. Congratulations to him."

Another said:

"It's well deserved. He has paid his dues to the National Team as Super Eagles player."

A fan wrote:

"His welfare is important so that he could give his maximum output to the Super Eagles."

Another added:

"Na him time to enjoy but make him make sure say him do him job well oooo , no go dey ask for super star or big name jersey ooo."

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Alloy Agu sends message to Finidi

Sports Brief also previously reported on former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Alloy Agu offering advice to Finidi ahead of crucial matches next month.

The former Real Mallorca star is taking over a team he knows very well, as he was part of Jose Peseiro's backroom team for almost two years.

Agu has urged Finidi to stick with the team that played at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, believing changes had to be minimal.