Football crazy Nigerians have been venting their spleen on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) over the resignation of Finidi George from his position as coach of the senior national team, the Super Eagles.

Netizens appear unable to hide their anger that the NFF did nothing to support an indigenous coach, even with tales of dissent from the playing staff beginning to manifest in several quarters.

Football followers, Biztellers can report are wondering if the NFF had extended any form of support to George, in the manner they would have to a foreign coach.

In addition, they’re lamenting that the Board of the NFF threw the Nigerian coach under the bus, when they met with the Minister of Sports, two days ago and were mute on the circumstances that led to the dismal performance of the Super Eagles in the two competitive games under George.

Biztellers gathered that the playing staff reported late to camp, giving the trainer no time to harness his strategy, while the NFF did nothing to reign-in the player or to rally support for the Eagles in the away game against Benin Republic in Cote D’Ivoire.

Their only response being to assure the minister that they would remedy the situation by relegating the newly appointed coach by getting a foreigner to boss him.

A Nigerian football analyst caught the mood of the rampaging netizens, and took to his X handle to berate the attitude of the NFF, claiming that it was all schemed out from the get-go, by averting the demotion clause in his contract.

A visibly angry ‘Mr Nigerian Football’, wrote, “The Nigeria Football Federation ended up outsmarting Finidi George via his contract when they had realized their mistake:

“If the NFF had decided to fire Finidi George ahead of time – they would have to pay him 6 months ahead meaning that would be 80 million Naira.

“But there was nothing in the contract against demotion.

“Finidi was demoted to working with the technical team as the NFF stated they were working on a deal to get a foreign manager to assist him.

“That was going to be embarassing to remain in the same camp and demoted to assistant manager, there was option left. He had to resign to save his image and he did.”

With things as they stand the NFF is still playing games with the position of the Super Eagles Coach, with the President, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, still claiming ignorance of George’s resignation.

Finidi George has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Super Eagles.

The decision was made on Saturday, just days after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced plans to hire a foreign technical adviser.

The news was confirmed by former Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye on his X account, where he posted: “News just in: Finidi George @FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his @NGSuperEagles manager position.”

Finidi was appointed as head coach on April 29, 2024, replacing Jose Peseiro, whose contract had expired in February.

Despite his short tenure, Finidi oversaw a 1-1 draw with South Africa and a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series.

Matija Sarkic, the 26-year-old goalkeeper for Millwall, has passed away while on international duty with Montenegro.

Sarkic reportedly fell ill at an apartment in Budva, Montenegro, on Saturday morning and, despite immediate medical attention, died around 6:30am local time.

Sarkic recently played a full match for Montenegro against Belgium just over a week ago.

Consequently, Millwall issued a statement on Saturday morning expressing their devastation over the loss.

Tributes have been pouring in for Sarkic, who had a notable career with several English clubs.

The footballing community mourns the loss of a talented and respected player.

The statement reads, “Sarkic, The Lions’ number one goalkeeper, made 33 appearances for the club since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.

“A Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions. Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time.

“The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.”