Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed his admiration for newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Finidi George, as reported by Soccernet.ng.
The former Ajax star, who initially served as the interim coach for the Super Eagles before being appointed permanently, was chosen from a pool of applicants that included Emmanuel Amuneke, following Jose Peseiro’s departure after his contract expired with the NFF.
Troost-Ekong, reflecting on his 22 months under Peseiro and the transition to George, described Finidi as a legend of the game.
Finidi’s impact at Ajax was immediate, contributing four goals in 27 games to secure the Eredivisie title, with continued success over the next two seasons.
He then moved to Spain, joining Real Betis, where his goal-scoring prowess remained consistent, including a memorable performance in the Copa del Rey final against FC Barcelona.
Troost-Ekong also praised Finidi’s humility, despite his impressive achievements, noting his recent success with Enyimba in winning the league.
