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Former Malmo FC ahead Peter Ijeh has criticized the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) for its remedy of Finidi George, which led to his resignation as head coach of the Tremendous Eagles, Soccernet.ng stories.
Ijeh’s feedback come after the NFF demoted Finidi to assistant coach simply six weeks into his tenure following poor outcomes in opposition to South Africa and Benin Republic earlier in June.
The NFF then introduced plans to rent a international Technical Adviser to supervise the group, prompting Finidi to resign instantly.
Peter Ijeh, Nigeria’s all-time prime scorer within the Swedish Allsvenskan with 59 objectives, expressed his disappointment with the NFF’s choice.
He referenced the tenure of Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, who had a poor begin with the Tremendous Eagles successful two and shedding six of his first eight video games, and urged {that a} international coach wouldn’t have been handled as harshly as Finidi.
Talking on Brila FM’s “No Holds Barred” with Ifeanyi Udeze, Ijeh argued that hiring a international coach doesn’t guarantee success within the subsequent FIFA World Cup.
He believes Finidi George deserved extra time to show his capabilities, stressing that success in soccer closely depends on the help offered to each gamers and coaches.
“From the start, I imagine the NFF vetted who they wished. Two international coaches earlier than Finidi misplaced their first 5 matches. They need to have dealt with the scenario higher,” Ijeh mentioned.
He highlighted the significance of understanding contractual agreements and implied that international coaches may obtain extra beneficial remedy.
Ijeh famous, “Writing a contract is one factor; the clauses of the contract are one other. Who is aware of what he signed or what the settlement was?
“All the pieces that occurred, they will’t attempt it with a white man.”
Ijeh additionally emphasised the potential of Nigerian coaches, each domestically and overseas, who’ve trendy certifications and are able to main the Tremendous Eagles.
The previous Nigeria worldwide urged the NFF to rethink their strategy and keep away from making hasty choices.
“I nonetheless imagine constructing a Nigerian for that process is feasible as a result of we now have certified coaches, even within the diaspora, with trendy certifications who can execute the job. It relies on the Glass Home supporting the coach.
“It’s simply to advise the NFF that, look, what’s the assure that bringing in a technical adviser would win the remaining six video games? What if he doesn’t win? What subsequent? The place are we going?”
Days after Finidi’s resignation, the NFF has but to nominate a brand new head coach for the nationwide group.
Nigeria did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and now face uncertainty forward of the following version, which shall be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
