Former Super Eagles winger, Finidi George says he would keep the door open to Nigeria coaching jobs despite being snubbed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to handle Nigeria U17 on two occasions.
Finidi 49, was first denied the chance to take charge of the Golden Eaglets by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and opted to retain veteran tactician Manu Garba.
He was again snubbed in 2019 for a vastly experienced compatriot Fatai Amoo.
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The retired winger boasts a UEFA A Licence which allows him to become head coach of youth teams up to 18 years, reserve teams and men’s professional second-tier outfits.
Even at the continuous snub, the Super Eagles legend disclosed that he will not ‘shut to door’ to the country he represented at two FIFA World Cups.
"I'm very disappointed but I understand the Nigerian system quite well," George said.
"It's a matter of having patience. So I'm open to continuing to improve myself with the hope of getting a chance to coach one of the country's youth teams.
"When you have the right qualifications, attitude and professionalism, you can only aim for the best and it may even be a chance with the senior side, the Super Eagles, we shall see."
"I was disappointed to be ignored, but only consoled that at the end of the day this is Nigeria," he added.
"I understand the challenges, I will just wait for when the time is right and the opportunity presents itself again", He concluded.
After impressive spells at Nigeria Professional Football League outfits Calabar Rovers, Iwuanyanwu Nationale (now Heartland) and Sharks (now Rivers United).
Finidi moved to Ajax in 1993. There, he played alongside Kanu Nwankwo winning two Eredivisie titles, two Dutch Super Cup diadems aside from winning the Champions League in 1995.
Before drawing the curtain on a trophy-laden career, he featured in Spain for Real Betis, Ipswich Town and Real Mallorca.
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