WHY FINIDI WAS NAMED SUPER EAGLES COACH- NFF. (PHOTO).
Why Finidi was named Super Eagles coach – NFF The Nigeria Football Federation has said new Super Eagles manager, Finidi George’s impressive record as coach handed him the job. After leading Nigeria in two international friendlies in March, the Glass House named Finidi as substantive coach of the team. He beat compatriot, Emmanuel Amuneke and others to the job. Revealing what stood out for the ex-Ajax winger, NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, stated that his experience working as an assistant coach to Portuguese manager, Jose Peseiro was crucial “I’m not a member of the Technical Committee but I can also look at a lot of positives around Finidi George.” Olajire told Hotsports. “Finidi George was not only a great football player, he has prepared himself very well and done himself no harm with the laurels he has been able to acquire in his short period as a coach “Pertaining to the Super Eagles, he worked for twenty months as an assistant with Jose Peseiro, that gives him
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is shocked and profoundly saddened by the death of Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin,Executive Director of the United Nation Population Fund {UNFPA}.The State House Press Release read ''Acting President Yemi Osinbajo,SAN,is shocked and profoundly saddened on the death of Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin,68,Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund {UNFPA},and a former Minister of Health in Nigeria.On behalf of the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Prof. Osinbajo extends heartfelt condolences to his wife,children and entire family over the passage of their beloved father,grandfather and also an illustrious Nigerian.The Acting President also commiserates with the staff of the UNFPA and the UN system on the demise of a very remarkable international public servant,who served passionately,diligently and worked tirelessly at the global and national stages to reduce maternal mortality and promote universal access to reproductive health.The late Osotimejin,who also had a distinguished career as medical doctor and teacher before he served as a cabinet minister in Nigeria,and later at the UN,will be long remembered for his many significant developmental contributions at home and in the international community,according to Acting President Osinbajo.As Prof,Osotimehin is being mourned internationally,the Acting President urges the Osotimehin family,friends and associates to take solace knowing that his notable service and worthy contributions especially towards improving women and children's health across the world are widely acclaimed,deeply appreciated,and would be long remembered and honoured.
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