Why Contract Talks With NFF Broke Down – Peseiro
Jose Peseiro
Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro has offered explanations on why his contract talks with the Nigeria Football Federation fell through. Peseiro was announced as the replacement for German tactician Gernot Rohr last December and was expected to travel to Cameroon for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
The NFF however changed its mind and decided to stick with interim manager Austine Eguavoen for now despite the team's early elimination from AFCON 2021.
“We acknowledge and appreciate the interest that Mr. Jose Peseiro has shown in Nigeria Football during our very cordial discussions and have absolutely no doubt about his capacity. We believe that perhaps in the future, there could be an opportunity to work with him," the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said in a st...