Let me do my job! Furious Super Eagles coach Finidi George blasts critics over Victor Boniface snub after South Africa debacle
Finidi George's reign as Super Eagles manager started with a frustrating 1-1 draw against South Africa in their World Cup qualifier.
Despite Bayer Leverkusen's hotshot Victor Boniface contributing 30 goals last season, sitting on the bench, Finidi George left him unused in the crucial clash in Uyo.
Finidi George hits back
Instead, Turkey-based Fisayo Dele-Bashiru salvaged a point for Nigeria with his equaliser after falling behind to Bafana Bafana.
Under intense scrutiny, Finidi George lashed out at reporters questioning his decision to bench Boniface, insisting the prolific striker will get his chance against Benin Republic and demanding the media back off and let him do his job.
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Finidi George's reign as Super Eagles manager started with a frustrating 1-1 draw against South Africa in their World Cup qualifier.
Despite Bayer Leverkusen's hotshot Victor Boniface contributing 30 goals last season, sitting on the bench, Finidi George left him unused in the crucial clash in Uyo.
Finidi George hits back
Instead, Turkey-based Fisayo Dele-Bashiru salvaged a point for Nigeria with his equaliser after falling behind to Bafana Bafana.
Under intense scrutiny, Finidi George lashed out at reporters questioning his decision to bench Boniface, insisting the prolific striker will get his chance against Benin Republic and demanding the media back off and let him do his job.
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Let me do my job! Furious Super Eagles coach Finidi George blasts critics over Victor Boniface snub after South Africa debacle
Finidi George's reign as Super Eagles manager started with a frustrating 1-1 draw against South Africa in their World Cup qualifier.
Despite Bayer Leverkusen's hotshot Victor Boniface contributing 30 goals last season, sitting on the bench, Finidi George left him unused in the crucial clash in Uyo.
Finidi George hits back
Instead, Turkey-based Fisayo Dele-Bashiru salvaged a point for Nigeria with his equaliser after falling behind to Bafana Bafana.
Under intense scrutiny, Finidi George lashed out at reporters questioning his decision to bench Boniface, insisting the prolific striker will get his chance against Benin Republic and demanding the media back off and let him do his job.
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