Finidi Targets Second Victory Against Mali

Super Eagles interim head coach, Finidi George is looking forward to recording a second consecutive victory with the team.

Finidi got off to a good start as manager with the Super Eagles narrowly defeating their eternal rivals Ghana 2-1 last weekend.

Nigeria, three-time African champions, faces off against Mali’s Eagles of Mali in their second friendly on Tuesday at the Grand Stade de Marrakech.

The Super Eagles will be without Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey for the game.

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Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Tyrone Ebuehi, and Gabriel Osho will missed the two friendlies due to fitness concerns.

Finidi however said they can’t afford to dwell too much on the absence of the players.

“We cannot at this time be dwelling on the injuries and absences that we have to cope with. Our intention has always been to win these two matches and then look forward to the World Cup qualifiers in June. 

We are determined to keep up the momentum and sustain the winning mentality derived from beating the Black Stars.”

Meanwhile, Remo Stars technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede believes that the appointment of Finidi as the interim head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria is a great advertisement for local coaches.

After the contract of Peseiro expired on February 29, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) named Finidi George the interim manager of the national team pending the appointment of a permanent head coach.

Interestingly, the retired Super Eagles international led the team to beat their West African rivals, Ghana, 2-1, in an international friendly on March 22. That was Nigeria’s first win against Ghana since 2007 and in five games.