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Former Tremendous Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has opened up about the important thing elements behind his departure from the Nigerian nationwide crew, Soccernet.ng experiences.
Peseiro, who led Nigeria to the ultimate of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations the place they completed as runners-up, selected to step down after his contract with the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) expired.
Regardless of efforts by the NFF and Nigeria’s Sports activities Minister, John Enoh, to retain him, the Portuguese coach’s wage calls for had been reportedly past what the federation might afford.
In an interview with SABC, Peseiro highlighted the overwhelming strain and stress that got here with managing the nationwide crew as main causes for his exit.
“There was an excessive amount of stress,” Peseiro defined. “I had the help of my workers and the most effective from my gamers, but it surely wasn’t sufficient. I needed to win the AFCON for the followers, the federal government, for everybody, however even earlier than the match, I had already determined to go away. Even when I had gained the trophy, I’d have nonetheless left.”
Peseiro’s departure ushered in a quick stint for Finidi George, however the former Nigerian worldwide resigned after lower than two months, citing an absence of help from the NFF.
Since then, the Tremendous Eagles have been and not using a everlasting head coach, with NFF Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen stepping in as interim supervisor.
Below the previous KAA Gent defender, the Eagles secured a commanding 3-0 win in opposition to Benin in Uyo and later earned a draw in opposition to Rwanda in Kigali.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed observe document in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars resembling William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Vivid Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and plenty of others. He has additionally made a major affect in breaking switch information tales.
Grounded in video modifying, video journalism, social media administration, and content material technique, Ayomide brings a wealth of experience to his work.
With a Bachelor’s diploma in English Language from Adeyemi School of Schooling and a Grasp’s Diploma in Faculty Library and Media Know-how from the College of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel within the discipline.
