In a move that is set to shake up the Nigerian football scene, former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has been confirmed as the new head coach of Rivers United, according to Soccernet. The news was announced earlier today, with Finidi set to be unveiled tomorrow in Port Harcourt.
Finidi's appointment comes barely a month after he resigned as Super Eagles coach following a disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite his short stint with the national team, Finidi has a wealth of experience in Nigerian football, having previously led Enyimba International to the NPFL title in the 2022/2023 season.
Rivers United will be hoping that Finidi's appointment will bring some much-needed stability and success to the team, who finished 8th in the NPFL last season, 17 points behind champions Enugu Rangers.
Finidi's experience and success in the NPFL make him an ideal candidate to lead Rivers United back to the top of Nigerian football. His appointment is a significant coup for the club, and fans will be eagerly awaiting his unveiling tomorrow.
With Finidi at the helm, Rivers United will be looking to challenge for major honors in the coming season. Can he lead the team to success and prove his doubters wrong? Only time will tell.