The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been reported linked with moves to bring former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, as the federation continues to search for a head coach for the national team.
Rextun City Updates reports that Jose Peseiro coached the Super Eagles of Nigeria for over two years leading the national team to finish second in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Reports after AFCON 2024 claimed that Jose Peseiro walked away from negotiation because the NFF refused to accept his wage demands.
Peseiro’s contract with the NFF expired in February 2024 after a series of failed negotiations with the federation.
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His exit paved the way for the appointment of his assistant coach, Finidi George who didn’t spend more than two months on the job before he resigned.
Meanwhile, the coaching seat of the Super Eagles has remained vacant in the past few weeks ahead of the commencement of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers in September 2024.
Jose Peseiro who has been without a job since he exited the Super Eagles is reportedly discussing his return to the job according to Vodia Sports International Management agent, Gerald Baloyi.
“Yes Vodia Sports International Management offered Jose Peseiro to Sundowns, though the Nigerian national teams are interested in bringing him to take over again,” Baloyi told KickOff
