Finidi speaks on Eagles’ first win against Ghana in 18 years, plots Mali’s fall
24 March 2024 |
5:28 am
Super Eagles Interim Coach, George Finidi, says he is delighted with Friday’s 2-1 victory against the Black Stars of Ghana, the first in 18 years. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman earned the Eagles the victory...
Super Eagles Interim Coach, George Finidi, says he is delighted with Friday’s 2-1 victory against the Black Stars of Ghana, the first in 18 years. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman earned the Eagles the victory in Friday’s friendly game played in Marrakech, Morocco.
“I feel happy because it was not easy. We know the rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana,” Finidi said in his post-match.
“Coming here to win is a good one for me. First win against Ghana in 18 years, I feel happy for the players, as a coach I just want to do my job, and if we get victories like this it would keep me happy.”
The former Nigeria international explained the formation used against the Black Stars. “We didn’t keep same formation (which was used by Jose Peseiro). We played 3-5-2, but in the AFCON it was only Osimhen and we felt he was doing so much running alone.
“So, I wanted another player to also do the running, and that pair would help. Once a player gets the ball, there was an opportunity for a pass. We had to risk it somewhere but we had to get something going forward.” Ahead of Tuesday’s friendly with Mali, Finidi revealed that there might be changes in the line-up.
“We don’t want to overload the players. Some would definitely come in and we would see the areas where they can come in.” On the performance of debutant Benjamin Tanimu, he said: “Tanimu is a player that I wanted while he was still playing at Bendel Insurance but it didn’t work out. So with all the injuries that we had, we had to look for a player that can substitute and he came to my mind to invite him.
“His (Tanimu) performance was not bad being is first time. It is not easy wearing the national colours but overall I would give him credit,” Finidi stated.
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