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Portuguese manager, Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as coach of the Super Eagles after his contract officially expired on Thursday.
Peseiro who guided the Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, on Friday, said he was fulfilled coaching the West African nation.
Peseiro said that It was an honour to coach the Super Eagles, adding that it been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm and he feels a sense of fulfilment.
He noted that he would like to express his gratitude to Sir Amaju Pinnick (the president who signed them), 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.
Peseiro’s departure brings to an end a roller coaster association with the three-time African champions.
Despite qualifying the team for Ivory Coast, the Portuguese’ future was uncertain after starting the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
The 63-year-old however penned a six-month contract till the end of AFCON with a key clause of reaching the showpiece semi-finals. He surpassed the target losing 2-1 to hosts Ivory Coast in the final.
Since his appointment, Peseiro took charge of 22 games, winning 11, losing seven and recording four draws.
The NFF will now have to name a replacement before the next international free window on March 18.
