Jose Peseiro Sends Cryptic Appreciation Message to Nigerians Amid Contract Stalemate

• Jose Peseiro recently led Nigeria to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast
• The Portuguese gaffer subsequently announced the end of his stint as Nigeria’s coach
• The 63-year-old shared a cryptic message on social media, thanking fans of the team

The imminent future of Jose Peseiro remains a hot topic across Nigerian football circles.

The Portuguese gaffer, who guided the Super Eagles to their best performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) since the triumph in 2013, recently announced his departure from the Nigerian team as his current contract draws to a close.

In the wake of this announcement, OwnGoalNigeria disclosed that discussions had been initiated by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) regarding a potential contract extension for the Portuguese tactician.

However, the report indicates a divergence in the financial terms being discussed. While coach Peseiro is purportedly seeking a salary in the region of $120,000, the NFF are presently offering around fees of around $80,000.

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Despite this disparity, negotiations are said to be ongoing between the parties involved. Nonetheless, amid the contract stalemate, the former Sporting CP manager has taken to social media to share a cryptic message, adding to the intrigue surrounding his future endeavours.

Peseiro's cryptic social media post

The 63-year-old expressed gratitude to Nigerians and the public for the warm love they showed him during his time as the Super Eagles coach. The former Real Madrid assistant manager also called for support for the national team players, emphasising the importance of their backing.

His seemingly enigmatic message has sparked varied reactions among fans of the Super Eagles. While many seem eager for the manager's departure, the cryptic nature of his message and the ongoing flurry of updates concerning his contract situation continues to generate intense discussion within the Nigerian football community.

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NFF names candidates to replace Peseiro

Sports Brief in another report stated the NFF have compiled a list of potential replacements for coach Peseiro.

The list is said to include Emmanuel Amunike and Michael Nsien. However, the report emphasised that the football federation would only turn to this shortlist if they were unable to reach an agreement on an extension with Peseiro.