Former Tremendous Eagles head coach José Peseiro has opened up in regards to the the explanation why he stays with out a job eight months after stepping down from his function with the Nigerian nationwide staff, Soccernet.ng reviews.

Peseiro, who was on the helm for 22 months, guided Nigeria to a second-place end on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, however his tenure led to February 2024 after failing to succeed in a contract extension settlement with the Nigerian Soccer Federation.

Regardless of being linked to potential managerial positions in South Africa, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, the skilled Portuguese tactician has but to return to teaching.

Peseiro not too long ago disclosed that whereas he has obtained a number of provides to handle groups in Portugal, he’s bored with returning to his homeland except it’s for a prestigious function like Benfica.

In an interview with CNN Portugal as per Ojogo, Peseiro defined:

“I actually don’t see myself teaching one other staff in Portugal, though there are initiatives that I’m enthusiastic about.

“To this point, it hasn’t occurred. I’ve had provides to return to Portugal, as soon as once more, however I haven’t. It’s not as a result of I don’t just like the nation or our soccer.”

Peseiro, who has managed Sporting, FC Porto, and Braga prior to now, additionally acknowledged that though he got here near teaching Benfica prior to now, he believes that chance could have handed.

“I coached Sporting, FC Porto, Braga, Vitória… In my head, the one factor left was to teach Benfica, however for the time being, it’s very troublesome. It doesn’t imply it could’t occur, however it’s very troublesome,” he added.

In the meantime, Peseiro can also be being thought of as a candidate to take over Esteghlal Soccer Membership in Iran, as per reviews. 

The Iranian membership is trying to find a brand new head coach after Javad Nekounam stepped down following a defeat within the AFC Champions League.