The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked the news making the rounds that it has renewed Super Eagles Manager, Jose Peseiro’s contract. On Monday, there were reports that Peseiro’s contract was extended till after next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The reports also said that the NFF gave the Portuguese a minimum of a semifinal finish in Cote d’Ivoire to get added time on the job.
But NFF Media Director, Ademola Olajire, yesterday, told newsmen that the Federation has not begun the process of reviewing the Super Eagles handler’s contract, which current deal expires this week. Recall that, the NFF announced the appointment of Peseiro, who earns 70, 000 dollars a month, as the new coach of the Eagles on May 15, 2022, replacing Austin Eguavoen, who returned to his Technical Director role at the federation.
With the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2024 AFCON after beating the Leone Stars 3-2 in Liberia, there are indications that the coach would be given another short contract. However, some stakeholders are against handing the former Venezuela coach a new deal due to his not too impressive performance with the Eagles.
Chidozie Chima | September 20, 2024
