Former Nigeria and Watford defender, Sam Sodje, has questioned the mentality of the newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 45-year-old played across several English clubs like Brentford, Reading, West Bromwich Albion, Watford, and Leeds United, before retiring with Portsmouth in 2013. He also played five games for the Super Eagles of Nigeria between 2005 and 2009, despite being born in England.
Prior to Finidi Georges appointment, Sodje blasted the NFF for a delay in appointing a new coach for the Nigerian Football team, following Jose Peseiros exit.Finidi was confirmed as the official coach of the Super Eagles last month and has taken charge of the team for two World Cup qualifying games, drawing against South Africa and losing to Benin Republic.
The results sparked a reaction from Sodje, who maintained the three-time AFCON winners might not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sodje also mentioned that his stance is not attacking Finidis legendary status as an ex-Super Eagles player, but his coaching abilities.
