The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has taken swift action to fill the position of head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria after Jose Peseiro decided not to continue in the role.
In a statement posted on all his social media platforms, the coach announced his departure from the team after his contract expired as exclusively revealed by OwnGoalNigeria.com.
Although he had the option to extend his deal, he declined due to a disagreement over wages. Peseiro led the team to the Africa Cup of Nations final, where they lost 1-0 to the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire. He will be replaced by Austine Eguavoen, who will serve in an interim capacity.
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We have learned exclusively that due to his role as the technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Austine Eguavoen steps in whenever there is a vacancy in any managerial position, pending the appointment of a new coach. He is likely to take charge of the Super Eagles for the upcoming international break if they are able to secure a friendly game, following the cancellation of the proposed game against Argentina.
Eguavoen will be assisted by Finidi George, who has worked the longest with Peseiro among all the indigenous coaches appointed by the Amaju Pinnick-led board of the NFF 22 months ago.
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