In a surprising turn of events, former Super Eagles player Mobi Oparaku has voiced his support for Finidi George, Nigeria’s newly appointed head coach, despite the unexpected decision by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to overlook Emmanuel Amunike for the position. Amunike, with an impressive coaching record including successes with the Golden Eaglets and the Tanzanian national team, was widely regarded as a frontrunner for the role. However, the NFF opted to continue the project initiated by former coach Jose Peseiro, with Finidi George at the helm. Oparaku expressed his initial surprise at the decision, stating that he believed Amunike would have been an excellent choice for the position. Nevertheless, Oparaku maintains his support for Finidi, emphasizing the coach’s experience and competence to lead the Super Eagles. Drawing from their shared playing days, Oparaku highlights Finidi’s exceptional discipline and character, endorsing him as a capable leader for the national team. Despite questions regarding Finidi’s coaching experience at the senior level, Oparaku urges full support for him, emphasizing the need to rally behind Nigerian coaches and give them opportunities to excel. Looking ahead to the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, Oparaku encourages fans to stand behind Finidi as he seeks to guide the Super Eagles to victory and secure their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.