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Amidst the uncertainty following Jose Peseiro’s departure as Nigeria coach, this month’s friendlies represented an opportunity for erstwhile assistant Finidi George to stake a claim for the national team job.<\/b><\/p>\n
The Enyimba coach is, according to reports, one of as many as 30 applicants for the Super Eagles role on a full-time basis.<\/p>\n
The 52-year-old was placed in charge for games against Ghana and Mali, with the view that a good pair of results would bolster the former international’s chances.<\/p>\n
The outcomes in Morocco, however, were mixed – with the 2-1 win over the Black Stars followed by a 2-0 defeat by Mali.<\/p>\n
Public reaction swung from positive to negative over the space of four days, with critics saying George is not ready for the top job.<\/p>\n
However, veteran defender Kenneth Omeruo is keen for the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner to be handed the reins.<\/p>\n
“One difference is he wants us to play good football and I like that,” the 30-year-old told BBC Sport Africa.<\/p>\n
“I actually think he knows what he is doing, and he deserves to be given the job.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n