HONOURABLE DECISION — 1980 AFCON winner backs Finidi George for quitting 'negative' Super Eagles job, slams NFF

Nigerian football icon Segun Odegbami has launched a scathing attack on his country's football chiefs after the shock resignation of Finidi George as manager of the Super Eagles.

Finidi, 53, was forced to walk away from the high-profile role after just two games in charge, leaving Nigeria's 2026 World Cup dreams in tatters.

The former winger was only appointed last month to replace Jose Peseiro but a draw against South Africa and a humiliating defeat to minnows Benin Republic proved to be the final straw.

And now legendary Nigerian star Odegbami has lifted the lid on the behind-the-scenes chaos that led to Finidi's hasty departure, branding it a 'poisoned chalice' that was 'doomed to fail' from the start.

The three-time NPFL winner also slammed the 'unacceptable' loss to Benin before praising Finidi's 'honourable' decision to walk away from the 'poisoned chalice', accusing the powers-that-be of not giving the former Enyimba man the necessary support.

“So, Finidi’s decision to leave the poisoned Chalice alone by resigning is the most honourable thing to do.”

In what could be described as corroborating Odegbami, the NFF moved 'swiftly after the loss to Benin to put in measures to revive the World Cup dreams behind Finidi’s back, ultimately forcing him to call it quits.

The shock resignation comes as another major blow to Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualification hopes, with the Super Eagles now facing an uphill battle to secure their place in the tournament.