Mujtahida:

How do you guys keep going on about Finidi blaming anybody when it has been reported that the information about him blaming Osimhen was fake news? My God!

TheGoodJoe:
It is human to make mistakes. People should forgive and forget this Osimhen's issue.

Finito.

TheGoodJoe:
It is human to make mistakes. People should forgive and forget this Osimhen's issue.

Finito.

Alfryd:
Collin udoh

No, it was about the Eagles

It was about the situation in the Super Eagles. This is a summary.

1) Colin Udoh said that it was clear before the end of the Nations Cup that Paseiro was not staying. He said that the amount of money Paseiro was demanding for a new contract was crazy and that nobody would pay that amount, so it was clear that Paseiro had made up his mind to leave. He said that the NFF should have started searching for a successor right from that time.

2) He said that it was clear that the only friendly window that we had in the FIFA calendar was in March, so if we wanted a new coach we should have gotten one before the friendlies. Once Finidi took charge of the friendlies, it became clear that he was our only choice, because it makes no sense to appoint a new coach and his first match would be a world cup qualifier (without enough time to practice with the boys).

3) He said that President Tinubu has put a lot of pressure on the football authorities because he made it very clear that he wasn't happy with the results of the qualifiers. That's what led to the meeting between the sports minister, the NFF and Finidi.

4) He said that what Finidi actually said at the meeting was that he can't beg any player to play for the Super Eagles. Colin spoke to Finidi and to other people that were at the meeting. That's what Finidi actually said (he didn't single out any player), but some media outlets reported that Finidi said that he can't beg Osimhen to play for the Eagles. That's what led to Osimhen's outburst because he felt that his commitment was being questioned. Colin tried to call Osimhen, but he wasn't picking his calls, he sent him messages, but he hadn't replied by the time they did the spaces.

5) He said that Finidi did not resign because a technical adviser is going to be appointed, rather he resigned because of the way that the matter was handled.

The NFF held a meeting in which they resolved to hire a technical adviser. That meeting was held before the meeting between the NFF, the sports minister and Finidi, yet the NFF did not tell Finidi that they wanted to hire a technical adviser. Finidi flew home after the meeting and there was still no word from the NFF. It was when he got home that China Acheru called him and asked for his comments on the decision to appoint a technical adviser. Finidi said that it was fake news, but China sent him the NFF communique as evidence.

Finidi waited for a few days, but there was still no word from the NFF, so he tendered his resignation.


6) One of the reasons that the NFF appointed Finidi as coach is because they don't have the money to appoint a foreign coach. However, with the pressure from President Tinubu, they are going to find the money one way or another. Some people are talking about a presidential task force to help the NFF raise money and ensure that the Eagles qualify for the World Cup.

Copy_ neptu2

XshegzzyeeiX2:
Did finidi come out to say it's a false news?

Goke7:


No o they shouldn’t forgive o cos osihmen is the reason we couldn’t beat Benin

Since Afcon that guy has been coming under attack because he didn’t score, folks have even blame him for not making us qualify for the previous World Cup. Let’s just continue that cycle of scattering everything because we can’t put our house in order. I bet you it’s best the striker keeps away from the national team for now cos if he comes back and does not score people are already waiting to pounce on him again. Let us keep forming moral agents and ignore all what brought us to where we are now. phew

Mujtahida:

This is entirely besides the point. The first thing is: is the news true that Finidi named Osimhen? If it is not true, then what is the justification for Osimhen's outburst? This is the point lovewins was at pains to make yesterday.

Mujtahida:

So you believe those who reported the false news but not those who say it is false.

XshegzzyeeiX2:
When the person involved didn't come out to debunk the news what should I believe

TheGoodJoe:


Then imagine how awful it is without badges.

Goke7:


Finidi is a coward to say he can’t beg anyone to play for the eagles, the same players who played out their hearts during Afcon. That was subtle blackmail

Goke7:


The painful thing is that we will never learn and keep repeating history over and over again, arrogant nonsense. A new coach will need a series of games to firm up his strategy but we like to form James Bond, ok here we are. Make we dey deceive ourselves we will win the next 5 games with a new coach starting all over again.

Alfryd:

How sure are you that he's referring to Afcon players
What if he's referring to FOREIGN BORN player's
You can't use your imagination to conclude what and why he said "I can't b g player to play for Nigeria"

jihday:
here is why https://x.com/colinudoh/status/1802008336944050429?s=46&t=Wic7bZ22o0NPuuEZ-cpktA

Goke7:


Keep on defending Finidi, first thing he didn’t mentioned osihmen, secondly is not the afcon players, keep going on.

Kog45:
Na only Osimhen ni…he get issue reacting without doing his findings.I remember how he later apologized to Punch newspaper.

He need matured PA cuz he is now a global star

superbloke:

It is very obvious that everything that has played out was premeditated. The blame for all this drama is squarely on the NFF and its technical department. They wanted a foreign coach all along and it seems this was the avenue they could get what they wanted without resistance.

How could it have taken months to appoint a coach and they did not even conduct any interview? That place is run like a cabal. That is where the change needs to happen for the progress of our football.

Goke7:


Keep on defending Finidi, first thing he didn’t mentioned osihmen, secondly is not the afcon players, keep going on.

Mujtahida:

There's a clear pattern of this kind of behavior from him as in this outburst on matters that concern him. He should calm down oo. Like you said he's not the only player in this SM age oo. Players get attacked and criticized every time. It comes with the terrain. It's painful yes but like many have said he's a professional. I think there are better ways to handle things like this.

I read Solace Chukwu talk about how from being a hero whose name is chanted by the fans, he was booed in the last game of the season.

Goke7:


Keep on defending Finidi, first thing he didn’t mentioned osihmen, secondly is not the afcon players, keep going on.

Mujtahida:

Una conspiracy theories ehn, they are unending as you guys have very fertile imaginations where you manufacture one unfounded conspiracy to another.

They wanted a foreign coach all along and it seems this was the avenue they could get what they wanted without resistance

Read this your statement. Now let's be factual.

Who would have resisted them if they appointed a foreign coach?

Is it today Nigeria started appointing a foreign coach?

Generally speaking between foreign coaches and local coaches, which option gets more with resistance?

You guys easy with making unfounded assertions.

robosky02:
Like seriously
Who be Osimhen self..him don baff


Osimhen was unborn when legends like Finidi George were making Nigeria the talk of world football...in the late 90's and 2000s,

if you introduced yourself in Africa and Europe as a Nigerian, Finidi George was mentioned alongside Okocha, Amokachi, Nwankwo Kanu and co.

They gave us hugs with so much respect, if its in a bar they'd pay for your drinks just for being a fellow Nigerian like Finidi and co that etertained the world with great football.
Finidi was rated as the best number 7 in the world

Osimhen should keep quiet, keep calm and remain focused to get to the level of our greats of yesteryears, otherwise his mouth will lead to ..

You can't insult legends if you want to be one someday


Forget the Super Eagles issue today na NFF I blame
Cos 4 games 1 win 1 Drew and 2 lose not bad compare to Jose Peseiro way chop beating from Portugal

Mujtahida:

Una conspiracy theories ehn, they are unending as you guys have very fertile imaginations where you manufacture one unfounded conspiracy to another.

They wanted a foreign coach all along and it seems this was the avenue they could get what they wanted without resistance

Read this your statement. Now let's be factual.

Who would have resisted them if they appointed a foreign coach?

Is it today Nigeria started appointing a foreign coach?

Generally speaking between foreign coaches and local coaches, which option gets more with resistance?

You guys easy with making unfounded assertions.

TheGoodJoe:


Then imagine how awful it is without badges.

mostob:
So, does that mean anybody can coach without prior experience or whatever as long as the person has a coaching badge?

There was a news about Kompany not having the required qualifications before taking that Anderlect job. Why did they give him the job when there were coaches with superior badges available?

The tactics and football Ideologies from Pep, were they as a result of his coaching badge or personal prowess?

komekn:


Badges don't make you a good coach.

Just like passing your driving test and getting your driving license doesn't make you a excellent driver.

I don't think the issue is the competency of the coach .

The NFF is corrupt and officials are in it for one thing "pecuniary" interest 💸🤑💲. We have known there is historical past and present continued godfatherism.

I have known personally two NFF chairman and I do not 🚫 believe considering the ingrained culture that Finidi had a free hand in player selection.

First problem was the team selection. Look at the Euros now do you see any player not in form selected or selected on emotive preference. You may see one or two but in general a big NO.

The only basis for team selection is outstanding consistent top level performances in your club and league. We cannot dismiss the quality of the league either albeit there are exceptions.

We had a midfield devoid of outstanding technical ability, creativity, innovation and unpredictable skills for competitive advantage. Outside of Iwobi and Fisayo, we had a series of water carriers, Onyedika, Ndidi, Yusuf, Onyeka ( rumoured injured)

We then took to these qualifiers players who offered little or nothing and or where out of form and it recovering from injury. For example, KC, Ndidi, Yusuf, Awaziem, Onyeka, Onuachu, Ismail, Igboke, Onyeka ( injury ❓), Tanimu.

That's shockingly incomprehensible 10 players in a squad who should not really be there.


We now want Finidi to carry out miracles add to that they were mostly coming to camp very late. Not exactly the players fault multiple reasons national strike, logistics, etc

Ajayi is not out best central defender, it was rumoured that Ekong our wall 🧱 of Jericho was recovering from injury, but claimed to be fit. However we found no problem with KC , Onyeka, Ndidi & Boniface all recovering from injury. It was obvious that Ekong was a big loss we did not find a comparable replacement.

We played SA with Osayi playing LB a player who has never played that position before. We then played KC as a Right winger he just doesn't have the skill set to play that position, not surprising he was shambolic on the day.

I would still appoint Finidi, if we are to be honest. Just looking at the team selection no one was filled with confidence against SA. Yes sentiment and emotive preference created a bravado of expectations that was based on thin air.

There were multiple options to have invited and explore to choose players from, but we chose to recycle and not pursue best quality.

I stand with integrity of Finidi don't think the blame rests with him , he probably thought 💭 he could make something out of a bad situation.

Mujtahida:

Una conspiracy theories ehn, they are unending as you guys have very fertile imaginations where you manufacture one unfounded conspiracy to another.

They wanted a foreign coach all along and it seems this was the avenue they could get what they wanted without resistance

Read this your statement. Now let's be factual.

Who would have resisted them if they appointed a foreign coach?

Is it today Nigeria started appointing a foreign coach?

Generally speaking between foreign coaches and local coaches, which option gets more with resistance?

You guys easy with making unfounded assertions.

superbloke:


Thinking about it again, I guess I should have said "it is looking like" instead of "it is obvious". Everything else I stand by.