The Super Eagles manager, Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as head coach of the Super Eagles after his contract officially expired on Thursday.
Peseiro who guided the Super Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, on Friday, said he was fulfilled coaching the West African giants.
“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 fulfillment.
“We would like to express our gratitude to Sir Amaju Pinnick, 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,” the former Porto manager wrote on his official X account
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 semi-finals. He surpassed the target losing 2-1 to hosts Ivory Coast in the final of the competition.
the Nigeria Football Federation were said to be willing to give the Portuguese tactician a new contract but Peseiro admitted he had interests from seven national teams. One of the teams touted to be interested in the Portuguese, Algeria on Thursday announced Bosnian, Vladimir Petkovic as head coach.
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.
