Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro, has announced his departure as manager of the Super Eagles following the official expiration of his contract on Thursday.
In a statement on his X account on Friday, the Portuguese stated that his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expired and negotiations for a new deal have not materialized.
Peseiro who led the Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations said he was fulfilled coaching the West African nation.
He 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 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.
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“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.”
