Finidi picks two local, foreign coaches as assistants

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Two foreigners of Dutch origin and two local coaches have been picked as assistant to the newly unveiled Super Eagles coach, Finidi George.

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According to Finidi, the two foreign assistants will be revealed before the Super Eagles 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Squirrels of Benin but Daniel Amokachi and Abiodun Baruwa the two local coaches  will serve as the two Assistant coaches.

Baruwa who has been part of the team before now will retain his position as goalkeeper trainer.

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The 53-year-old was unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday.

The former Ajax star officially left his post as Enyimba head coach on Sunday to concentrate on his new job.

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Finidi was in charge of the Nigeria Premier Football League champions for the three years.

He guided the two-time African champions to their 10th NPFL title last season.

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