Jose Peseiro: Nigeria Players Favour Continuity of Portuguese Over Appointment of New Coach, Report

• The immediate future of Jose Peseiro remains a subject of enormous debate
• The Portuguese announced the expiration of his contract with the Nigerian team
• A report of Nigerian team players favouring the manager's continuity has emerged

The Nigerian football circles are abuzz with talks regarding the immediate future of Jose Peseiro, following the announcement by the Portuguese of the expiration of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The 63-year-old, who agreed to a short contract before the commencement of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), failed to reach an agreement with the three-time Cup of Nations winners regarding an extension of a new contract following the conclusion of the showpiece in Ivory Coast.

However, amid the contract standoff between both parties, reports of the NFF considering the appointment a Nigerian coach have emerged, diverging from the widely speculated extension of the Portuguese's contract.

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Nonetheless, as Nigerian football enthusiasts grapple with the decision of selecting the ideal local coach for the Super Eagles, Soccernet has disclosed that the players of the Nigerian team favour the continuity of Peseiro over any potential local coach.

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The report highlights that many players appreciate the former Sporting CP coach's managerial approach. It also emphasises that several senior players are enthusiastic about achieving success under the former Real Madrid assistant manager and prefer his continuation over any local coach being considered for the job.

While this report is positive news for many stakeholders in Nigerian football who have been advocating for Peseiro's continuity, especially after the AFCON results, it remains uncertain whether the NFF will meet the financial demands of the 63-year-old.

According to OwnGoalNigeria, the manager is seeking a salary in the region of $120,000, which is a $70,000 increase from his previous contract.

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The report indicates that the football federation has offered $80,000 to the Portuguese tactician. However, it remains to be seen whether both parties will reach a compromise to continue what is shaping up to be a successful partnership.

Super Eagles icon excited with Peseiro’s departure

Sports Brief in another report stated former Super Eagles defender, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has expressed excitement about Peseiro's departure from the Nigerian team.

However, the 43-year-old provided a condition that the NFF must fulfil in appointing a successor for the Portuguese coach.