Finidi George’s Successor: Jose Peseiro Withdraws From Potential Super Eagles Return, Report

• The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is on the lookout for a fitting foreign manager to replace former coach, Finidi George
• Reports had gradually heralded the scenes about the potential of a return of Portuguese tactician, Jose Peseiro
• A report detailing the former Sporting CP manager's stance on returning to the Nigerian national team has surfaced

The coaching situation of the Super Eagles continues to deliver intriguing narratives.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is again looking to appoint a new manager for the Super Eagles, following the departure of Finidi George.

The former Enyimba gaffer's sudden departure from his role barely 47 days after he was appointed has seen a flurry of foreign tacticians linked with taking over the Super Eagles job.

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The latest to be linked with the vacancy is former manager, Jose Peseiro. The Portuguese tactician, who only left his role as manager of the Super Eagles at the end of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, is linked with a return to coaching the Nigerian team.

However, a report from OwnGoalNigeria has detailed the 62-year-old's stance on returning as Nigeria's coach.

Peseiro's stance on returning as Super Eagles manager

According to the report, the former Sporting CP manager is not enthusiastic about taking on the Nigerian team job.

The report outlines the strained relationship between the Portuguese tactician and the football federation's hierarchy during his final months with the Super Eagles, which has significantly influenced his decision.

The former Real Madrid assistant manager remains the most successful foreign tactician of the Super Eagles in the last decade. Peseiro achieved an AFCON silver medal following a narrow loss to Ivory Coast in the final.

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Peseiro left his role following a contract standoff with the NFF, as reported by multiple sources within the Nigerian footballing community.

According to data from Sofascore, Peseiro won 11 of his 22 games in charge of Nigeria.

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The former Galatasaray manager was among the candidates primed to take over the vacant role created by Peseiro’s departure; however, the NFF opted for Finidi.