Chidera Ejuke has broken new ground by becoming the first Nigerian player to sign for Spanish La Liga giants Sevilla.

The Super Eagles forward, known for his sporadic appearances with the national team, sealed a significant three-year deal that will see him in Sevilla colors until June 30, 2027.

The 26-year-old, formerly of Gombe United, transitioned to Sevilla following the expiration of his contract with CSKA Moscow earlier this summer.

Ejuke’s career trajectory was influenced by Russia’s prolonged conflict with Ukraine, leading to loan spells at Hertha Berlin in Germany during the 2022-2023 season and subsequently at Royal Antwerp in Belgium’s Pro League.

During his time at Royal Antwerp, Ejuke impressed with 29 appearances and 4 goals, showcasing his talent on the European stage.

His move to Sevilla, finalized on Monday, February 17, represents a pivotal moment for the Nigerian international, who aims to cement his place in the national team’s future plans.

Ejuke said, “It is special to be the first Nigerian here. I think I feel good being part of this team and I am looking forward to seeing what I can contribute to the team,”

He told Sevilla’s official website, “I also hope to be able to back with Nigeria, because obviously it’s always nice to represent your country, so I hope it’s time to do it again and I’m also very excited.”

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.