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BREAKING: Jose Peseiro Resigns As Super Eagles Coach
Jose Peseiro, a football manager from Portugal, has officially declared that he is stepping down from his position as the head coach of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles.
The 63-year-old tactician announced this on Friday via his X handle.
Peseiro expressed his gratitude to former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick and his successor, Ibrahim Gusau and other officials of the Super Eagles .
He also declared his admiration for the players, stating that he would miss them.
Peseiro wrote: “Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF.
“It was a pride and honour to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfilment.
“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.”
Peseiro’s announcement is coming weeks after leading the Super Eagles to the final stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, where Nigeria came second.
The Nigerian team was defeated by 2-1 in the final match against Ivory Coast, the host team.
