Egypt’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations coach, Rui Vitoria, has reacted to ex-Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro’s claims that he had been pressured to give minutes to the home-based players in Nigeria’s squad. In an interview with A Bola, Vitoria explained that Egypt is a different reality with quality and potential players, and strong teams […]
Peseiro thanks Nigerians, media, seeks support for Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has thanked Nigerians and the sporting press for their support during his time in charge of the team. Peseiro also tasked Nigerians to keep backing the Super Eagles no matter the circumstances. The Portuguese quit his post last week following the expiration of his contract with the Nigeria […]
Super Eagles players want Peseiro to continue – Report
Players in the Super Eagles squad are in support of Jose Peseiro continuing as head coach of the team, Soccernet reports. Peseiro is currently out of contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, since February 29. However, there is no official announcement from the NFF, despite the Portuguese tactician taking to his social media to […]
Troost-Ekong reveals row with Peseiro nearly mar AFCON 2023 dreams
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed that he nearly quit international football a few weeks before the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Troost-Ekong was ignored by Peseiro in the build up to the competition. The 30-year-old was not invited for the double-header friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique last November. The […]
Peseiro performed beyond expectations – Ladipo suggests who should become new Super Eagles coach
The President General, Nigeria Football Supporters Club, NFSC, Rafiu Ladipo, has insisted that Jose Peseiro performed beyond expectations as Super Eagles coach despite not being given the chance at all. He also suggested to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to appoint another coach better than Peseiro and not anyone that is not up to his […]
Super Eagles: Peseiro appointed based on politics, he’s not coach – Ex-Nigeria international
Bright Omokaro, a former Nigerian international, has claimed that Jose Peseiro was appointed as Super Eagles manager based on politics. According to Omokaro, the Portuguese is not a coach. This is coming after Peseiro confirmed his exit as Super Eagles coach in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. Peseiro led the three-time […]
Peseiro thanks backroom staff after Super Eagles exit
Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has penned a heartfelt message to his backroom staff following the expiration of his contract. Peseiro’s contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, officially ended on Thursday. The Portuguese spent 22 months in charge of the three-time African champions. The 63-year-old guided the Super Eagles to second position […]
NFF, FG pick Nigerian coach to take over Super Eagles after Peseiro’s exit
The Nigerian government and football stakeholders are pushing for a domestic coach to take over the national team. This follows the expiration of Jose Peseiro’s contract on February 29. It is understood that Peseiro and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, were locked in talks over an extension. But the federation refused to offer the 63-year-old […]
Super Eagles: Odegbami tells NFF who to appoint as Peseiro’s replacement
Former Nigeria international, Segun Odegbami, has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to look inward for an indigenous coach to handle the Super Eagles. Odegbami made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Recall that Jose Peseiro had in a farewell message on his official […]
Super Eagles, NFF looks to future as Peseiro departs
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, […]