Former Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona believes Finidi George’s legacy remains intact despite his sudden exit as Super Eagles coach.

The 53-year-old, 1994 AFCON winner, who took over from Jose Peseiro in April, resigned as the coach of the Super Eagles just less than two months after his appointment.

His decision to resign is reportedly not unconnected to the Nigeria Football
Federation’s (NFF) plan to replace him with an expatriate Technical Adviser in
an effort to boost the country’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Despite the wave of criticism and his unexpected departure, the former
Rizespor star asserts that the Ajax legend’s legacy in Nigerian football remains intact.

“It is unfortunate that things got bad for coach Finidi George, leading to his abrupt resignation. However, one thing is certain his legacy with the Super Eagles remains untarnished,” Oboabona told SportsBoom.com.

“He is a significant legend in

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