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FIFA, NFF, Real Betis, LaLiga Celebrate Finidi At 48

FIFA, NFF, Real Betis, LaLiga Celebrate Finidi At 48

World soccer ruling body, the Federation of International Football Federation and Nigeria Football Federation have congratulated former Super Eagles winger Finidi George on the occasion of his 48th birthday, reports Completesports.com.

His former club, Real Betis and LaLiga have also felicitated with him on the memorable occasion.

“A @NGSuperEagles #WorldCup legend! That celebration, though 😂🐕 Happy birthday to the one and only Finidi George! 🎂,” reads a tweet on FIFA’s Twitter handle with a video of his famous goal and celebration in Super Eagles 2-0 win against Greece at the 1994 World Cup in the United States of America.

”Happy birthday, to the legendary Finidi George 🍾🍾🍾🍾🎂🎂🎂,” the NFF tweeted.

“Today marks the mythical shadow of play for 48 years! 🐆 💥 Happy birthday, Finidi! 🎂,” Real Betis Tweeted on their official Twitter handle.

”A single player ⭐
A special hat 🎩
Happy 48, Finidi! 🎂,” reads a tweet on LaLiga Twitter handle.

The onetime Ajax Amsterdam winger was capped 62 times by Nigeria and scored six times.

He won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles and played at two World Cups.

By Adeboye Amosu


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COMMENTS

WORDPRESS: 2
  • Benasure 5 years ago

    Happy birthday to you Mr Finidi

  • Edoman. 5 years ago

    Happy birthday George.
    It was a pity you missed that Olympics Game Gold medal in Atlanta in 1996.
    You were a delight to watch in those days. Nigeria will never forget you for a generation George. Believe me.

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