Sodje backs Super Eagles foreign technical advisor

In an interview with Brila.net, Sodje emphasized the urgency of securing World Cup qualification and highlighted the need for immediate and strategic actions by the NFF.

Sodje acknowledged the NFF’s recent decision to consider a foreign coach, recognizing it as a positive and timely move given the current challenges facing the Super Eagles.

He noted that while former Nigerian football legend Finidi George has a notable legacy as a player, his readiness for the coaching role was questionable at this crucial time:

“Yes, about the NFF’s decision to hire a foreign coach to lead the Super Eagles in the future, I think it is a great decision, I think it is the right idea.

“Now we cannot afford to take risks with Finidi. God bless him, I don’t think he was ready.

“Technically, Finidi wasn’t healthy enough, but bless him. He will remain a legend for what he has done in his playing days.

“But right now, team-wise, we definitely need action to be taken, and I think the NFF has done that, so let’s give them credit.”

He highlighted the importance of the NFF improving its technical department to avoid future scenarios in which the national team has difficulties qualifying for major tournaments:

“But they have to really think long-term about how to really use the technical department of the NFF because things like that should not happen again.

“We have put ourselves in a very difficult situation. And I think that, hopefully, the decision will work out and we will make it to the World Cup.

“But yes, it is definitely up to the NFF to make that decision early to make sure we make it to the World Cup or get a better result.”