Portuguese manager and Nigeria’s Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as manager of the team after his contract officially expired on Thursday.
Gatekeepers News reports that Peseiro disclosed this on his official X page.
Peseiro led the Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, on Friday.
He said he was fulfilled coaching the West African nation.
“Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride and honor to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfillment.
“We would like to express our gratitude to Sir Amaju Pinnick (the president who signed us), President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, Secretary Dayo Enebi, the NFF, all the Staff, and especially all the PLAYERS, with whom leading has been a great pleasure.
“Guys, we are thankful; it has been a privilege to be part of this family. We will miss you, but we will always be there for you, no matter where you are. A big hug to all of you,” the former Porto manager wrote on X