Finidi George vs Barcelona (1997 Cup Final)

Finidi George bagged a goal and an assist in the 1997 Copa del Rey final which Real Betis lost 2-3 to Barcelona in extra time.
George Finidi (born 15 April 1971), known as Finidi George, is a Nigerian professional football coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Nigeria Professional Football League club Enyimba F.C. As a player, he played as a right winger.
After making a name for himself at Ajax in the Netherlands - being a leading figure in a team which won eight major titles, including the 1995 Champions League - he played several years in Spain with Real Betis, also having a brief spell in England before retiring.
Finidi was an important member of the Nigeria team during the 1990s, appearing in two World Cups.
Finidi played throughout his footballing career for Nigeria with his iconic number 7 jersey.
In September 2021, Enyimba F.C. named Finidi as their new head coach

[@osasaigbovo5564]

Finidi George was once the best right winger in the world

[@themacabrecerberus]

I grew up with him. 94/95, We beat AC Milan 3 times in the same CL season Inc the Final. 5-0 in aggregate.

[@Bright259]

Am I the only one who thinks finidi was also an amazing number 10? In today's football he ll be like a Kevin de bruyne type of player

[@olusolaafikode853]

Absolutely.

[@user-rv3rv9mw6x]

Nigeria player's are underated.

[@bencipherx]

Wow he was so good

[@audjaiaudjai7765]

Finidi = Class

[@dangeorge9883]

Class

[@zekococoa4333]

Finidi and Amunike on same field? Wow. Nigeria should have had better showing at 98 world cup. Like we should have trashed Denmark 5 - 0.

[@segunojikutu5514]

Work and low pay for our players abroad then