Peseiro Finally Reveals Why He Dumped Super Eagles

Former head coach of the Nigerian national team, Jose Peseiro, has opened up on his exit from the team.

Peseiro left the role in February this year after his contract expired.

The Portuguese was appointed on May 15, 2022. He guided the Super Eagles to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire early this year.

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Peseiro said he would still have quit his role even the Super Eagles had won the tournament.

‘I decided that when I finish the AFCON, I will leave. I had put too much effort in my job, it was too much stress. Everyone supported me – my family and the players but I grew fatigue, I thought it was enough for me, even if I had won the AFCON,” Peseiro told SABC.

The former Saudi Arabia and Venezuela coach also reflected on his time with the Super Eagles.

Nigeria was an amazing job, with good players.

“We played very well in the AFCON. I think our team was the best until we lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the tournament,” added Peseiro.