Jose Peseiro not extended as coach of super eagles

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro concluded his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday.

On Friday, the 63-year-old trainer posted on X said:

“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 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.”

The Portuguese tactician took on the role in June 2022 after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Paseiro guided Nigeria to win the silver medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Meanwhile, Peseiro who was angling for a coaching job with Algeria lost to Bosnian Vladimir Petkovic.

Petkovic is expected this week in the North African country to finalise his appointment. Before now, the Algerian coaching post was narrowed down to Peseiro and Petkovic.