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Finidi at 48: FIFA, NFF, La Liga, Real Betis celebrate erstwhile Super Eagles winger

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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), have congratulated former Super Eagles winger Finidi George on the occasion of his 48th birthday.


His former club, Real Betis and La Liga have also joined in congratulating him on his day.

“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.

As posted on FIFA official Twitter account 👇👇


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

As posted on NFF official Twitter account 👇👇


Today is the 48th birthday of one of our most iconic players! Happy birthday, Finidi!,” Real Betis Tweeted on their official Twitter handle.

As posted on Real Betis official Twitter account 👇👇


 We dey hail former
&
winger Finidi George as him dey celebrate him 48 years birthday today!
🇳🇬
💚
🎂
 reads a tweet on LaLiga Twitter handle.

As posted on La Liga official Twitter account 👇👇



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

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