Segun Odegbami lauds Finidi George's appointment as Super Eagles head coach, endorsing his vast experience and local football knowledge. Odegbami advocates for Sylvanus Okpala as Finidi's assistant.
Segun Odegbami, a member of the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, has praised the selection of Finidi George as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.
In his column for the Vanguard, Odegbami expressed confidence in Finidi's ability to succeed, citing his experience as a player and coach. He emphasized Finidi's understanding of Nigerian football culture and his organizational skills derived from European football.
Odegbami also highlighted the need for a capable assistant coach to support Finidi, suggesting Sylvanus Okpala as a suitable candidate. However, the appointment of Finidi's assistant remains undecided, sparking discussions across Nigeria. While names like Daniel Amokachi and Emmanuel Amunike have been floated, concerns have been raised about their previous bids for the Super Eagles coaching job.
Odegbami advocates for Okpala, emphasizing his technical knowledge and complementary traits to Finidi's coaching style. Finidi's first challenge as head coach will be leading Nigeria in a crucial World Cup qualifying match against South Africa on June 3.
