Why I quit Super Eagles coaching role – Peseiro

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Why I quit Super Eagles coaching role – Peseiro

Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has opened up on his departure from the team.

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

The Portuguese 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.

Peseiro said he would still have quit his role even if the Super Eagles had won the tournament.

‘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,” Peseiro told SABC.

The former Saudi Arabia and Venezuela coach also reflected on his time with the Super Eagles.

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,” added Peseiro.