Breaking: Peseiro bids Super Eagles farewell

Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro has today announced his departure from the role of Super Eagles head coach, bringing an end to his 22-month stint in the role.

Barely 20 days after he led Nigeria to the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) at Côte d’Ivoire, Peseiro breaks silence on the expiration of his contract, whilst appreciating the efforts of the former and incumbent executives of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the current Eagles stars in making his time as Nigeria’s coach memorable.

“Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride and honour to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfilment,” Peseiro wrote on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday.

The 63-year-old added, “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.🇳🇬”

As of the time of this report, the NFF hasn’t released any official statement regarding Jose Peseiro’s self-declared exit.