Super Eagles Head Coach, Jose Peseiro has quit his position as Super Eagles head coach.
“Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF,” Peseiro said. “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.”
Peseiro took charge of the Eagles in 22 games, won 11, lost seven and drew four.
Peseiro took the Super Eagles to the final of the AFCON 2023 where they lost 2-1 to hosts Côte d’Ivoire.
Prior to the tournament Peseiro had been under fire following the Eagles’ poor start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
His exploits at the AFCON has seen him been linked to other coaching jobs.
