Nigeria have confirmed Enyimba coach Finidi George as their new coach to replace Portuguese Jose Peseiro, whose contract was not renewed when it expired in February.

Former international Finidi George has been announced as the new head coach of Nigeria, succeeding Jose Peseiro. The 53-year-old was placed in interim charge of the Super Eagles after the departure of the Portuguese following Nigeria's defeat by Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final in February.

Former Nigeria winger, Finidi George has been appointed as the new head coach of the nation’s senior men’s national team.The announcement, made on Monday, followed the approval of the NFF Board, which endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee.

Nigeria's football federation has named former Nigeria international Finidi George as the new coach of the national squad, putting an end to weeks of speculation over who will replace Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro.