The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Rivers State Chapter has congratulated the technical Manager of Rivers United football club of Port Harcourt, George Finidi as he was honored in the area of sports developments.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the association’s chairman and secretary, Cyril Dum Wite, and comrade Tonye Orabere, respectfully.
Finidi was honored among 63 Bayelsa indigenes who have contributed to the development of Bayelsa in various capacities in commemoration of the state’s 30th anniversary.
Findi who has earned 62 national caps, had also coached the Nigeria Super Eagles. He was awarded Coach of the Year in Nigeria in 2024 after he won the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). with Enyimba FC of Aba.
He equally played for some notable clubs both in Nigeria and Europe including Calabar Rovers, Sharks FC, Iwuanyawu nationale, Real Betis Ipswich Town in England, and won the European champions league with Ajax,.
SWAN Rivers State Chapter used the occasion to also join other good Nigerians to celebrate with him, saying that the honor is well deserved following Findi George’s contributions towards sports development not only in Bayelsa State but in Nigeria and beyond.
The entire members of the association used the opportunity to urge him to continue on his work and not to be overwhelmed but rather to spur him to do more.
