Finidi George
The Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Finidi George entertains serious criticism from supporters of the three-time African champions following shocking loss to Benin Republic; npflupdates.com reports.
   Finidi was in charge last Monday as the Super Eagles shockingly lost to Benin Republic in a world cup qualifier fixtures.
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Nigeria took the lead through a ferocious strike by Raphael Onyedika at the edge of the box. However, the hosts would capitalise on an error from the Nigeria defense to equalize.
The Cheetahs would how head to take the lead few minutes to the end of the first period. Efforts by the Super Eagles to restore parity and probably earn its first victory in five world cup qualifier games proved abortive.
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Enraged supporters of the three-time African champions had since gone to the Instagram handle of the former Ajax winger to call him out.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles in a statement expressed readiness and willingness to fight and qualify for the 2026 world cup.
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According to the statement, the 2006 Bronze medalists are not happy with the outcome of the two world cup qualifier fixtures that happened earlier this week and last weekend.
“We are back in the country and we are not happy about the way the two games panned out. We have had talks among ourselves and have resolved to fight hard till the end to ensure we do the impossible which is qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. We don’t take your support for granted, we thank you immensely,” Super Eagles’ official statement read as posted by NPFLUpdates .
