The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick believes Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro can revive the senior national team’s golden days.
He stated this in the aftermath of the team’s excellent performance against Mexico in a friendly on Sunday, which Nigeria lost 2-1.
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Mexico took the lead through Santiago Gimenez in the 13th minute, before Cyril Dessers headed in the equaliser.
However, the Eagles conceded an own goal in the 56th minute, as Ekong swept into his own net.
Reacting to the performance, the former Delta State sports administrator stated that they have made the right decision to appoint the Portuguese tactician as Super Eagles coach.
“I am happy with what we put up out there. It was the first time after the disappointment of the World Cup playoff and you can say this is a makeshift team, while Mexico had their full-strength squad out there.
“I like what I saw today and I have confidence that we have appointed the right coach that can restore the glory of the Super Eagles and make them start winning once more,” Pinnick said.
Peseiro and his squad flew to New Jersey on Sunday morning, ahead of Thursday’s clash with Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison.
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