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Peseiro quits as Super Eagles head coach

Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has made it official that he will not be extending his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Peseiro’s contract officially concluded on Thursday, bringing an end to weeks of speculation about his future following the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Portuguese coach led the Super Eagles to a commendable second-place finish in the competition, narrowly losing 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final.

Peseiro took to social media on Friday afternoon to share his decision:

“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,” reads a statement on his social media handle.

“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.🇳🇬”

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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