Ajax legends Van Gaal, Kluivert, Van Der Sar send touching message to Super Eagles icon Finidi as he clocks 50
- Finidi George's 50th birthday was celebrated by his former Ajax teammates
- The former Nigerian international won the Champions League with the famous Ajax squad
- Finidi aslo had playing careers with Real Betis, Ipswich Town and Mallorca
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Finidi George got the best 50th birthday gift he could have ever imagined when he former Ajax teammates compiled a video wishing him well on his golden jubilee celebration.
The Super Eagles legend was congratulated by his teammates he won the 1994 Champions League as well as their former coach Louis Van Gaal.
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Each player said:
Danny Blind: "Finidi congratulations its your birthday, 50 years already, we will never forget you my friend."
Jari Litmanen: "Happy birthday my friend, that famous top corner, we all remember. Take care enjoy your day hope we will see you soon.
Patrick Kulivert: "Finidi, happy birthday dear brother, happy 50th birthday I wish you all of the happiness in health for you and your family."
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Frank Rijkaard: "Hello Finidi George, happy birthday my friend. You are 50 years young and going strong."
"I hope you will have a suitable time with your friends and your family to celebrate and I will always remember you."
Mark Overmas: "It was an unbelievable time time in Ajax playing together with you. You are on the right side, I was on the left side, it was the best combinations Ajax had in history."
One of the De Boer brothers: "Congratulations with your 50th birthday, I hope you have a fantastic time and welcome to the club my friend."
Louis Van Gaal: "Findi George, I remember you. Certainly. I hope you remember me but I will congratulate you on your 50th birthday."
All the players now repeated the chants made by fans at the Amsterdam Arena back in their glory days, "Finidi ooo... Finidi ooo."
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Patrick Pascal has given his stake on Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa who recently joined Nigerian Professional League side Kano Pillars.
The Nigerian international has been unable to seal a deal to a top club in Europe after his contract with Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr expired.
The 28-year-old has now rejoined his boyhood club Pillars for a short term in a bid to maintain his fitness level and return to Europe in the summer.
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