Jose Peseiro Eyes Role With Nigeria's Rival as NFF Steps Up Search For New Coach: Report

• Jose Peseiro left his role as coach of the Nigerian team after the Africa Cup of Nations concluded
• The Nigeria Football Federation are on the lookout for a replacement for the Portuguese coach
• The 63-year-old has commenced talks with another African nation, according to a recent report

Jose Peseiro appears resolute on his decision to not continue in his role as coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The Portuguese tactician left his post after failing to reach an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on a contract extension.

Swirling reports had hinted the 63-year-old was demanding remuneration in the region of $120,000, while the NFF were holding out to pay the Portuguese a salary closer to $80,000.

This contract stand-off ultimately resulted in both parties' separation after a 22-month tenure. The NFF has since wasted no time in advertising the vacant coaching role across social media.

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However, while the Football Federation seeks to hire a new coach for the Super Eagles, the former Sporting CP manager is also ensuring he gets a new job.

Peseiro working to land a new job

According to a report from OwnGoalNigeria, the former Real Madrid assistant manager, is in talks with the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) over the possibility of replacing former coach, Rigobert Song.

The report confirms that coach Peseiro would likely earn a salary of $ 100,000. This report of the manager being in contract talks with the Cameroon FA, follows Peseiro's own confirmation to Sports Italia that his time with the Nigerian national team has ended.

The report concludes by stating that the FECAFOOT president, Samuel Etoo, is in talks with the Cameroon government over the salary demands of Peseiro.

It remains to be seen if a deal can be reached and Peseiro will be officially announced as the new manager of the Indomitable Lions.

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NFF eyes another Portugues coach

Sports Brief in another report stated the NFF have identified Portuguese, Antonio Conceicao, as the favourite coach to replace Peseiro.

The 62-year-old has previously achieved success with the Cameroon national team. Conceicao is among the flurry of coaches who have been vocal about their intent to manage the Super Eagles. The former SC Braga manager won bronze at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).