Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem, has expressed support for interim head coach Finidi George as they prepare for friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in Morocco. PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Super Eagles will face Ghana and Mali in Morocco, continuing a rivalry dating back to 1951.
Finidi, who previously worked as an assistant to former coach Jose Peseiro, has been named as interim coach by the Nigeria Football Federation, and is also a candidate for the permanent role.
At their training camp in Morocco, Awaziem spoke positively about the former international player.
“It has been wonderful, amazing, the atmosphere is quite good, the weather conditions are good, and we are all focused on the friendly games ahead and we are all getting along with our new coach,” the Boavista FC defender said.
“I think basically he knows everything about the team. He has been part of us, so it is not going to be difficult for him to lead the team. He is doing amazingly well with the training sessions, and I hope we are going to have a good run with him.”
Ahead of the first friendly match against Ghana today, the defender also said the team has been focused on getting a good result.
“Honestly, we are planning to have a good game against Ghana. We know the rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, but we are all prepared and focused for the game. We all are football players, and we all want to fight for our country. I mean, it is going to be a wonderful game between Nigeria and Ghana.”
