Immediate past Super Eagles’ head coach Finidi George is back to club management following his unveiling yesterday as the new helmsman at Rivers United.
Finidi’s appointment was sealed after reportedly meeting, with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara whose state is the sole financier of the club.
The 53-year-old former Nigeria international takes over the reins at United following Stanley Eguma’s sacking towards the end of last season.
Finidi is returning to the dugout few weeks after quitting his position as Eagles’ head coach.
The former Ajax winger managed nine-time NPFL champions, Enyimba, for three years before moving up to coach the Eagles.
He masterminded Enyimba’s title success in the 2022/23 season of the NPFL while Rivers finished in a disappointing eighth position last term.
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The General Manager of Rivers United FC, Dr. Okey Kpalukwu, described the appointment of the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) winner with the Super Eagles, as a new chapter in the history of the Rivers State-owned side.
“We are delighted to have Finidi George join our team. His appointment marks a new chapter in our club’s history, and we are committed to working together to achieve success,” he noted.
George expressed his gratitude to the club, saying: “I am honored to have this opportunity, and I thank the Sports Commissioner, the General Manager, and the supporters for their confidence in me. I am committed to working hard and making the team win.”