Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro has stepped down as the head coach of the Super Eagles following the expiration of his contract with NFF, Owosports.com.ng reports.
José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro in a post via his official X account said it was a privilege to have led the team to the recently concluded 2023 Africa cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire.
“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,” he wrote via his X account.
“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 62 year-old guided Nigeria to the final of the recent Africa Cup of Nations where they lost 2-1 to the host thereby settling for the Silver.
