Jose Peseiro: Reactions As Portuguese Manager Quits As Super Eagles Coach After AFCON 2023

• Jose Peseiro has stepped down as Nigerian national team coach after AFCON 2023 success
• The former FC Porto manager led the Super Eagles to a second-place finish at the tournament
• Nigerians reacted to the Portuguese manager's farewell message to them on social media

Nigerians have shared their thoughts online after Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro confirmed that he is no longer the Super Eagles coach after a stellar performance at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The former FC Porto coach led Nigeria to a second-place finish after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in the competition's final and were arguably the best team defensively in the tournament.

Peseiro's contract as Super Eagles coach ended after the AFCON final, and he could not reach an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The former Saudi Arabian national team coach took to his official X handle to announce the completion of his contract with the NFF, according to Soccernet.

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Peseiro's announcement stirred different reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Reactions as Peseiro steps down

@Swagberg said:

"Thank you for your haram football; wishing you all the best in your future endeavours."

@simplywandy said:

"Why did they not renew the contract at least till December next year knowing we have another AFCON to play next year and he has the momentum? The new coach will start building their own team again. This country is not a real place."

@Cs_Rockefeller said:

"We are a Nation of over-bloated egos. We overachieved at Ivory Coast, but we keep deceiveing ourselves that we deserved the trophy. Loud, boastful and arrogant; All of us. He should still get the job. He has earned it."

@OfficialAdeloye said:

"Wishing you success in ur first endeavours, JOSE PESEIRO🔥🔥"

@imohumoren said:

"I have to admit I didn’t believe in you at first, but I watched you do your best at AFCON and brought us joy…although we ultimately didn’t win, you tried. Best of luck in your other endeavours"

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@JerryAkata_ said:

"Jose Peseiro overachieved at the AFCON, if we're being honest. He should be given a contract renewal. WCQ is around the corner. We don't want to hear a new coach asking to get to know the team o. NFF, what are you guys doing?!"

NFF takes decision on Peseiro

Sports Brief earlier reported that the NFF took a new direction over the contract situation of Peseiro after the AFCON 2023 outing.

The 63-year-old agreed to a pay cut of €50,000 from €70,000 monthly before the tournament, with reports claiming NFF is willing to pay the Portuguese the same amount to continue as Super Eagles coach.