as its director of international football. He continued, however, to live in Palma, Majorca, where he had relocated to after his retirement. International career Finidi made his debut for Nigeria in 1991, in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burkina Faso, providing three assists for Rashidi Yekini and scoring once in a 7–1 rout. He helped the national team win the 1994 edition of the tournament in Tunisia, and also achieved one second and two third-place finishes. Finidi represented Nigeria in two FIFA World Cups, 1994 and 1998. In the former, held in the United States, as the national team won their group and exited in the round of 16 against eventual finalists Italy, he scored against Greece in a 2–0 win, proceeding to mimick a urinating dog whilst celebrating. In the 1998 tournament in France, Finidi also played in all the matches, with Nigeria meeting the same fate at the hands of Denmark. He had already vowed to quit international football prior to the competition, and earned a total of 62 caps. Style of play Considered to be one of Nigeria's greatest wingers, Finidi was a physically strong and tall player who was known for his deceptively rapid pace, accurate crosses and efficient dribbles. He was also known for his accurate free kicks. Finidi was not only known for his technical abilities, but he also possessed a unique footballing brain. dribbling skills. Personal life The name Finidi translates into English as "a future full of sun". Two of his 11 brothers, Igeniwari and Celestine, were also footballers, and the former was killed during crowd problems in a match. Honours Club Ajax Eredivisie: 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96 Johan Cruijff Shield: 1994, 1995 UEFA Champions League: 1994–95; Runner-up 1995–96 UEFA Super Cup: 1995 Intercontinental Cup: 1995 Betis Copa del Rey runner-up: 1996–97 International Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations: 1994; Runner-up 2000; Third place 1992, 2002 References External links Beijen profile Betisweb stats and bio 1971 births Living people People from Diobu, Port Harcourt Sportspeople from Port Harcourt Nigerian footballers Association football wingers Nigeria Professional Football League players Heartland F.C. players Eredivisie players AFC Ajax players La Liga players Real Betis players RCD Mallorca players Premier League players English Football League players Ipswich Town F.C. players UEFA Champions League winning players Nigeria international footballers 1994 FIFA World Cup players 1998 FIFA World Cup players 1992 African Cup of Nations players 1994 African