Jose Peseiro has formally announced the end of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The Portuguese coach made the statement on his official Facebook page.
Peseiro led the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, losing 2-1 to hosts, Coted’voire. Peseiro was full of praise for the team, NFF and the staff
“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.
We would like to express our gratitude to Sir Amaju Pinnick (the president who signed us), 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.”
Meanwhile, Nigerians have flooded the comments section, thanking the manager for the job he did at the AFCON.