By Ola Kay
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the new Head Coach of the National Football Team, the Super Eagles, Rivers-born ex-international and winger, Finidi George, to be a good ambassador of the state.
The state governor, in a message congratulating George in Port Hacourt said, the approval by the Board of NFF to appoint George, following the recommendations of its Technical and Development Committee, is a demonstration of his hard work, commitment, perseverance and patriotism over the years.
The governor recalled George’s outstanding performances during the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup finals, as well as contributions to Super Eagles winning of gold, silver and bronze medals in the 1992, 1994, 2000 and 2002 AFCON tournaments, among other exploits, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi.
Fubara noted that the 52-year old George, who won 62 caps for Nigeria, and coached many teams to victory, including his record during the 20-month stint as assistant to Jose Peseiro before the Portuguese voluntarily resigned his post after guiding Super Eagles to silver medal at the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, would bring relevant experience to bear in leading the senior national team in months to come.
Governor Fubara urged the new head coach to be a good ambassador of Rivers State, saying that, “George’s years of experience as a national and international footballer, particularly his mesmerising displays in Calabar Rovers, Sharks FC in Nigeria; and Ajax Amsterdam and Real Betis, among others in Europe, and as a coach will come handy in his new job.”
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary to the governor,Nelson Chukwudi,wished Mr. George a successful coaching career, and prayed God to grant him the wisdom and strength to discharge his duties optimally.
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