This time, José Peseiro's adventure with Nigeria is officially over. Having taken up his post in May 2022, the Portuguese coach is stepping down at the end of his contract. In the absence of an agreement on an extension following the team's runners-up spot at the 2023 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigerian Football Federation and the 63-year-old coach have called time on their collaboration.
"Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the Nigeria Football Federation. It has been a pride and an honor to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion and enthusiasm. We feel a sense of achievement," said Peseiro, who was once tipped to return to Algeria before Petkovic was appointed by the Algerian Football Federation.
Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride and honor to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfillment.
— Jose Peseiro (@JosePeseiro) March 1, 2024
