The former Ajax winger maintained he has 'a tough skin' to withstand the pressure that comes with leading the team.
New Nigeria coach Finidi George has demanded total commitment from his top players, as the team aims to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track after a faltering start.Finidi was presented to the media as the country’s new coach to succeed the Portuguese Jose Peseiro, whose contract was not renewed after guiding Nigeria to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in February, in Abuja on Monday.
Nigeria are third in their qualifying group with two points from as many games, while South Africa are second on three points.
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