Peseiro: Real reason I quit Super Eagles coaching role

Jose Peseiro, former Super Eagles manager, has has revealed his reasons for quitting Nigeria’s men’s national football team.

The Portuguese left the Super Eagles coaching job in February following the expiration of his contract.

Peseiro was appointed head coach of the three-time African champions on May 15, 2022.

The 64-year-old guided the Super Eagles to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire early this year.

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In a chat with SABC Sport, Peseiro said he would still have quit his role even the Super Eagles had won the tournament.

The former Venezuela coach said he left the post because of the pressure and stress that comes with it.

Despite the challenges he encountered while managing the Super Eagles, Peseiro said the “job was special”.

He said: “I decided that when I finish the AFCON, I will leave. I had put too much effort in my job, it was too much stress. Everyone supported me – my family and the players but I grew fatigue, I thought it was enough for me, even if I had won the AFCON.

“Nigeria was an amazing job, with good players. We played very well in the AFCON. I think our team was the best until we lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the tournament.”

Peseiro, who is still without a job since leaving Nigeria, said he is waiting for the right project.

”I am waiting for a good job, for a good step. It is true there were offers from South Africa, Europe and in Brazil as well, but I didn’t take any and feel good for those jobs.

“Someone called to tell me about the Sundowns job and about other things but until now, nothing special,” he said.