Jose Peseiro leaves Super Eagles coaching job
Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro has left his role with the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the expiration of his contract on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Peseiro, who guided the Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, confirmed his exit on Friday, March 1, 2024, expressed his fulfillment in coaching the West African nation over 22 months.
“Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride and honor to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfillment.
“We would like to express our gratitude to Sir Amaju Pinnick (the president who signed us), President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, Secretary Dayo Enebi, the NFF, all the Staff, and especially all the PLAYERS, with whom leading has been a great pleasure.
“Guys, we are thankful; it has been a privilege to be part of this family. We will miss you, but we will always be there for you, no matter where you are. A big hug to all of you,” Jose Peseiro wrote on X.
As of the time of this report, the Nigeria Football Federation is yet to confirm news of Jose Peseiro’s departure.
