Finidi George Set to Take Over as Rivers United Head Coach
Rivers United, a prominent Nigerian football club, is on the verge of appointing Finidi George as their new head coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. The club has reportedly reached an agreement with the former Super Eagles coach, who is set to sign the contract and be unveiled in Port Harcourt tomorrow.
Finidi George, a former international winger, has a rich coaching history in Nigeria. He previously led Enyimba to the NPFL title in the 2022/23 season and briefly served as the head coach of the Super Eagles. His resignation from the national team came after the Nigeria Football Federation decided to appoint a foreign technical adviser to oversee the team.
Rivers United had a strong start to the season, making it to the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals before being eliminated by USM Alger of Algeria. However, the club’s performance in the league was not as strong, and they finished outside of the top spots, failing to secure a continental ticket.
The appointment of Finidi George as the new head coach of Rivers United is seen as a step towards improving the team’s performance in the upcoming season. The club’s fans and management are hopeful that his wealth of experience and coaching prowess will help the team achieve success in the NPFL and the FA Cup.
