‘Sack Finidi George’ Trends As Nigerians Invade Coach’s IG Page After Loss to Benin Republic

• Super Eagles’ coach Finidi George has come under intense criticism following the defeat to Benin Republic




• Hours after the game ended, Nigerian football lovers have taken over Finidi George’s social media pages

• While many slammed the Super Eagles coach, others are calling for his immediate sack as Nigeria’s chances of playing in the 2026 World Cup become slimmer

Highlights from the match showed that the Super Eagles initially took the lead with a strike from Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika. However, Benin Republic made an unexpected comeback to win the match.

This recent loss to Benin Republic continues Nigeria’s struggles in the World Cup qualifiers. Under Finidi George, the Super Eagles have recorded one draw against South Africa and one loss against Benin Republic. The defeat has led to significant backlash from fans, with many calling for the coach’s dismissal. ‘Sack Finidi George’ is now trending on social media.

In response to the defeat, fans flooded Finidi George’s Instagram page with harsh criticisms, urging him to resign. Comments ranged from calling him “a coach with no tactics” to blaming him for Nigeria’s poor performance.

In related news, an old music video by Psquare from 2007, which mentions Finidi George, has resurfaced. The song “Temptation” includes lyrics about several Nigerian footballers, including the current Super Eagles coach, prompting some to comment that Psquare “saw the future.”

Despite the current frustrations, the team remains focused on their next matches, determined to turn things around and perform better in the ongoing qualifier