Eguavoen Assures Finidi Will Work With Local Players

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director Augustine Eguavoen has said home-based players will get more opportunities under the new Super Eagles technical crew.

Finidi George was unveiled as the new head coach of the Super Eagles at an elaborate ceremony in Nigeria’s capital Abuja on Monday.

The 53-year-old was in charge of Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba before his appointment

The former Ajax and Real Betis winger also previously worked as an assistant to former head coach Jose Peseiro.

There has been persistent complaints over the neglect of home-based players in the Super Eagles in the past.

Eguavoen has however assured the local players will be a part of the team on a regular basis in the new dispensation.