elyte89:



Who was ur choice if I may ask considering nff no get money employ foreign coach

Barryseal:

Who told you they don't have money? The $4M prize money for being Afcon runners up was remitted back to the Federal govt?

TheGoodJoe:


Why CAF refused Finidi, assistant to sit on bench in both matches — CAF Security Head

The People’s Elephant crashed out of the competition 4-3 on aggregate to Libya’s Al-Ahly Benghazi without their two coaches on the sidelines.

Emeruwa, who’s also a FIFA Security Officer, explained that Finidi and his Assistant do not have the required licences to sit on the bench in both fixtures despite both coaches possessing a UEFA A and UEFA C licences respectively.

“CAF intention is to raise the standard of coaching education in Africa, this is why to be on the bench for CL you either have a CAF A License or UEFA Pro license. Or other sister Confederation Pro licence while the assistants are to have a minimum of CAF B which unfortunately Finidi and his assistants do not have in this case.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/why-caf-refused-finidi-assistant-to-sit-on-bench-in-both-matches-caf-security-head/

TheGoodJoe:


Why CAF refused Finidi, assistant to sit on bench in both matches — CAF Security Head

The People’s Elephant crashed out of the competition 4-3 on aggregate to Libya’s Al-Ahly Benghazi without their two coaches on the sidelines.

Emeruwa, who’s also a FIFA Security Officer, explained that Finidi and his Assistant do not have the required licences to sit on the bench in both fixtures despite both coaches possessing a UEFA A and UEFA C licences respectively.

“CAF intention is to raise the standard of coaching education in Africa, this is why to be on the bench for CL you either have a CAF A License or UEFA Pro license. Or other sister Confederation Pro licence while the assistants are to have a minimum of CAF B which unfortunately Finidi and his assistants do not have in this case.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/why-caf-refused-finidi-assistant-to-sit-on-bench-in-both-matches-caf-security-head/

TheSuperNerd:
Leave the NFF naa. Sebi it is the same Finidi who benched Lookman. I am watching keenly. I don't feel confident with Finidi in charge but let us hope things go well especially as our WCQs campaign is still in shambles.

Meliforme:


Thank you so much, Finidi is sound, i mean very sound.

The problem is the playing personel, if Finidi was the one who compiled the list of invited players, that's when i would have come heavily on him.

Oasis007:




I really don't understand the unnecessary uproars over Finidi's appointment on this board. He played 2 friendlies, win one, lose one. Win the most important one, coz its more or less W. Africa El-Classico.

Finidi has proved himself in Nigeria as well, he had something to point at as his Achievement in the country. He managed men not boys to win a trophy, not just in few matches but a marathon of matches.

He played good football with Enyimba FC, followers of NPFL can testify to it, so what the fuss?!

We shouldn't be digging his grave like we expect him to die early. Allow the man to breathe and live. He gets it on merit.

viccy12:


I don't remember Finidi ever winning the Nigerian Premier League. Amunike has managed Tanzanian national team and qualified them for the nation's cup. He has also won the U 17 world cup.

Amedino99:
this is a shameful thing to admit. You don't remember finidi winning the Npfl.

Meliforme:
In my appraisal Ademola Lookman can be rightlfully benched for the likes of Victor Boniface and Kelechi Iheanacho because the duo interprets the SS role better.

Meliforme:
In my appraisal Ademola Lookman can be rightlfully benched for the likes of Victor Boniface and Kelechi Iheanacho because the duo interprets the SS role better.

Danielnino00:


I disagree.. Lookman is as much of a SS as Iheanacho and Boniface.. he combined well with Osimhen at the AFCON

Amedino99:
this is a shameful thing to admit. You don't remember finidi winning the Npfl.

daveP:
So, Komekn, now that Kelz and Ndidi have bossed the championship and are back to the EPL, what will you now say about that, especially as you've been critical about the two in particular. We know their squad reduced after the relegation. But Ndidi undoubtedly shone and was pivotal to their return all rounda.

elyte89:



Finidi has uefa pro license…😎

Kog45:
Lookman as at today has proved that he is not a player to be benched in eagles….three goals in Afcon proved that,yes Boniface if he does it like he is doing it in Leverkusen but Iheanacho I disagree

Meliforme:
In my appraisal Ademola Lookman can be rightlfully benched for the likes of Victor Boniface and Kelechi Iheanacho because the duo interprets the SS role better.

Danielnino00:


I disagree.. Lookman is as much of a SS as Iheanacho and Boniface.. he combined well with Osimhen at the AFCON

Kog45:
Lookman as at today has proved that he is not a player to be benched in eagles….three goals in Afcon proved that,yes Boniface if he does it like he is doing it in Leverkusen but Iheanacho I disagree

elyte89:



Finidi has uefa pro license…😎

humility33:

Burn that your appraisal

Lookman currently is ahead of Kelechi in the pecking order even Boniface as far as the super eagles is concerned

Meliforme:


I got your angle when you highlighted Ademola Lookman's form and goalscoring abilities. If goalscoring were to be the yardstick, Lookman may still not get the nod

However, the criteria i used for the considerations were based on positioning and the abilities to work with the midfield which are very key to what an SS does.

TheSuperNerd:
To be Frank, if not for injury, Boniface would have started every game of the Afcon. I hope you know that.

A fit and inform boniface walks straight into the Super Eagles starting XI if a Coach knows what he's doing and how to best utilise and set up our attacking third.

humility33:

Burn that your appraisal

Lookman currently is ahead of Kelechi in the pecking order even Boniface as far as the super eagles is concerned

TheSuperNerd:
Elyte... pulse sports is capping nonsense. Finidi George does not have the Uefa Pro License Qualification. He has Uefa A licence but not Pro.

Meliforme:


In the availability and fitness of Boniface and Iheanacho, no sound coach will play Lookman ahead of the duo in the SS role.

That Joe Aribo is ahead of Kelechi Nwakali in the pecking order does not mean Aribo offers more in midfield.

Kog45:
If we go by goal scoring in national team and club this season then Lookman is ahead.

Based on your criteria?fine,but based on criteria we have seen recently in eagles Lookman is ahead until Boniface proved it in eagles.

Sir give Lookman his flower,scored 3 goals in Afcon tournament is hugely impressive.

Meliforme:


Ademola Lookman is a player i highly rate, he is very good, but you see that SS thing, Boniface and Iheanacho has shown to be better.

Kog45:
Boniface is the ideal man for any top man but I don’t like it when one is trying to downplay a player who is doing well…Boniface was absent but Lookman did well by raising his game and really surprised me.