It always felt as if Jose Peseiro’s days in charge of the Super Eagles were numbered. Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, gave the Portuguese an ultimatum to reach the semi-final. By a combination of sheer will, emergency tactics and luck, the three-time African champions played the final, […]
Peseiro ends reign as Super Eagles coach
NFF offer Peseiro same salary for new contract
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has offered Jose Peseiro the same $50,000 salary to remain as head coach of the Super Eagles. Peseiro’s previous contract ended at the end of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The Portuguese met the semi-final target set for him by the NFF. “He has been offered […]
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NFF announces date for 2024 Federation Cup
The Nigeria Football Federation has fixed a date for the 2024 State Federation Cup finals. The NFF disclosed this in a release by the director of competition, Ruth David in Abuja on Tuesday. The state preliminaries have been fixed to commence on 1st March – 31st March 2024 across all the states. The finals have […]
NFF facing conundrum over Peseiro’s Post-AFCON future with Super Eagles
The Super Eagles are technically without a coach. Jose Peseiro signed a short-term deal with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, last year. The six-month contract expired at the end of the AFCON. A key clause that was included in the contract was for Peseiro to take the team to the AFCON semi-finals. The 63-year-old surpassed […]
Nigerian Govt to decide Peseiro’s fate — NFF
Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Sheriff Inuwa Ahlan has said only the Federal Government can decide the fate of Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro. Peseiro’s contract will end at the end of the month. There are calls for his contract not to be renewed despite the Super Eagles impressive performance at the […]
He performed excellently – NFF urged to extend Peseiro’s contract
Sports administrator Tayo Adeyemo has urged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to retain the Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro. He said the extension of Paseiro’s contract will help the Super Eagles to prepare early for the next AFCON. Adeyemo said this on Wednesday in Lagos while speaking with NAN. He also urged the NFF to […]
Peseiro in talks with NFF over contract extension
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro says he is in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, over the extension of his contract. Peseiro’s current contract will end at the end of this month. The Portuguese guided the Super Eagles to a second place finish at the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, […]
‘Iwobi does not deserve online attacks’ – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has condemned the cyber attacks on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi. The NFF, in a statement, said that virulent attacks on the player are uncalled for given his commitment and dedication to duty for his country over the years. “Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a record […]