Jose Peseiro: Former Super Eagles Boss Takes Time Out With Wife Watching Champions League Clash

• Jose Peseiro has taken a break from international football to spend quality time with his wife
• The ex-Super Eagles boss attended a Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabeu
• Peseiro and his lovely wife were spotted in the stands watching Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig

Former Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro, was spotted enjoying a relaxed evening out with his wife, Fatima, soaking in some football action.

After stepping down from his role with the Super Eagles, Peseiro has opted for some well-deserved downtime, making the most of precious moments with his family following the intensity of the AFCON 2023 tournament.

Peseiro and his lovely wife were spotted at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on March 6, watching the exciting UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig.

The Portuguese coach stated his current focus is resting before considering his next move.

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The 63-year-old expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support during his tenure as the national team coach, urging fans to continue backing the players.

“I want to thank all Nigerians and the entire press for the interest, support, and encouragement given to the Super Eagles while I was their coach. I would like to ask all of you to always support your players,” said Peseiro, as quoted by his Twitter handle.

The Nigeria job is now vacant

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially opened applications for the Super Eagles coaching position after concluding negotiations without extending Peseiro's contract.

Despite guiding the Nigerian national team to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, disagreements over salary terms arose between Peseiro and the NFF.

Initially agreeing to a reduced salary of $50,000 before the AFCON tournament, Peseiro found the same offer post-tournament inadequate, as reported by Soccernet.

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Although the NFF later increased their offer to $80,000, it still fell short of the coach’s expectations, prompting his departure.

NFF names candidates to replace Peseiro

Sports Brief reported that NFF compiled a shortlist of two candidates to replace Peseiro.

The Federation has reportedly identified Emmanuel Amunike, and Michael Nsien, as potential replacements.

Amunike appears to resonate with many fans and stakeholders across the nation’s football community, given his immense record with the junior ranks of the Nigerian team.