Super Eagles hero, third highest-rated star of the 1994 FIFA World Cup

The 1994 African champions took the world by storm at their first-ever look at soccer’s largest pageant

Nigeria and Ajax legend George Finidi was the third highest-rated participant on the 1994 FIFA World Cup hosted by america.

Regardless of arriving within the States because the reigning African champions, not many predicted the impression Nigeria made on the nation’s debut look on the Mundial.

The Tremendous Eagles, nonetheless, confirmed high quality and composure to high a tough-looking group with Argentina, Bulgaria, and Greece.

Finidi was essential to Nigeria’s wonderful shows, with the correct winger an ever-present within the Tremendous Eagles lineup.

The winger supplied the help for Nigeria’s first-ever aim on the World Cup, scored by the late Rashidi Yekini.

He additionally grabbed his first and solely aim on the Mundial within the 2-0 overcome Greece, as Nigeria reached the knockout rounds of their first try.

And in keeping with famend knowledge firms, Sofascore and Opta, Finidi’s exploits earned him a score of seven.88 – the third-best on the match.

Solely Romanian nice Gheorghe Hagi (8.00) and Swedish icon Kennet Andersson (7.89) had been rated larger than Finidi at USA ’94.

French ace Florin Raducioiu (7.88) and legendary Brazilian captain Dunga (7.84) accomplished the highest 5.

It could be recalled that Brazil, boasting twin attacking terrors Romario and Bebeto, gained the 1994 FIFA World Cup, beating a Roberto Baggio-inspired Italy on penalties.