Finidi George Gives Injury Update on 2 Super Eagles Players Ahead of Nigeria vs South Africa Clash

• Finidi George has provided an update on two Super Eagles players ahead of the World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Friday
• The three-time African champions have had their preparation for the clash against Bafana Bafana hampered by numerous injuries
• The Super Eagles are seeking their first win as they host South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo tonight (June 7)

Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has provided injury updates on two players ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifying match against South Africa tonight, June 7.

Nigeria will host Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, hoping to earn their first win in the qualifying series.

The Super Eagles drew their first two games in the qualifiers and are determined to clinch three points against Hugo Broos' men.

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Nigeria have been faced with many injury issues, with Victor Osimhen and William Troost-Ekong both affected.

In an interview ahead of the game, as per Soccernet, Finidi had positive news about Samuel Chukwueze and Chigozie Awaziem's availability after battling with fitness ahead of the tie.

"Chukwueze had a knock, Awaziem had a stomach problem, but all players are fit and ready to go," the new Super Eagles boss commented.

"We have trained well, and the players understand the task. I trust my players and their quality. It's a must-win game."

The former Enyimba FC coach also reiterated that he was feeling relaxed ahead of the game and wanted to win the tie against Bafana Bafana.

"I don't have anything to prove. I am relaxed, it is football. I want to win, and I understand the tasks. I am not scared. I played to the highest, and we are going for a win tomorrow," he added.

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Finidi backed for success as Nigeria coach

Sports Brief previously reported that former Nigeria international, Oladimeji Lawal backed Finidi George to live up to the expectations as coach of the Super Eagles.

After his appointment by the Nigeria Football Federation last month, the 53-year-old was officially unveiled to take the helm of the Nigerian national team last month.