The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has accused former Super Eagles coach Finidi George of breaching his contract by accepting the coaching job at Rivers United without formal clearance from the federation, according to OwnGoalNigeria. This comes after Finidi George resigned as Super Eagles coach following a disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where the team was held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa and lost 1-2 to Benin Republic.
Despite his resignation, the NFF claims they have not officially accepted his resignation and therefore, he remains an employee of the federation. The NFF views Finidi George's actions as a breach of contract and has questioned the professionalism of his decision to take up another job without formal clearance.
The federation's stance has sparked a heated debate in Nigerian football circles, with many calling for clarity on the matter. The NFF's decision to appoint an expatriate coach to handle the remaining World Cup qualifiers has also been put on hold pending the resolution of the Finidi George saga.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the NFF and Finidi George will resolve their differences. The dispute has cast a shadow over Nigerian football, and fans are eagerly waiting for a resolution to the crisis.