Julius Okorie
Former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, is in search of new job, but not one that comes with a lot of pressure and stress.
The 64-year-old who led Super Eagles to second place finish at the last AFCON in Cote d Ivoire, said though there has been offers from South Africa, Europe and Brazil, none has translated into a possible deal.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe former Real Madrid Assistant Coach, who has managed over 20 teams, including three national teams, viz Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Nigeria, bared his mind in a chat with SABC Sport.
“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.
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“Someone called to tell me about the Sundown’s job and about other things but until now, nothing special,” he revealed.
On the Eagles job he left shortly after the last AFCON, despite reports in some quarters that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was thinking of offering him contract extension, the Portuguese coach said he would have still left the job due to pressure and stress.
“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 said.
Despite the challenges, Peseiro reflected fondly on his time with the Nigerian team, describing it as a “special” experience.
He praised the talent of the Super Eagles players, saying, “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.”
Primebusiness.africa recalls that Peseiro led Super Eagles in 23 matches during his 22-month reign winning 11 matches with seven losses and five draws.
Peseiro’s Record As Super Eagles Coach
May 29, 2022: Mexico 2 vs Nigeria 1
June 3, 2022: Ecuador 1 vs Nigeria 0
June 9, 2022: Nigeria 2 vs Sierra Leone 1
June 13, 2022: Sao Tome and Principe 0 vs Nigeria 10
Sept 27, 2022: Algeria 2 vs Nigeria 1
Nov 10, 2022: Costa Rica 2 vs Nigeria 0
Nov 17, 2022: Portugal 4 vs Nigeria 0
Mar 24, 2023: Nigeria 0 vs Guinea-Bissau 1
Mar 27, 2023: Guinea-Bissau 0 vs Nigeria 1
June 18, 2023: Sierra Leone 2 vs Nigeria 3
Sept 10, 2023: Sao Tome and Principe 0 vs Nigeria 6
Oct 13, 2023: Saudi Arabia 2 vs Nigeria 2
Oct 16, 2023: Mozambique 2 vs Nigeria 3
Nov 16, 2023: Nigeria 1 vs Lesotho 1
Nov 19, 2023: Zimbabwe 1 vs Nigeria 1
Jan 8, 2024: Guinea 2 vs Nigeria 0
Jan 14, 2024: Nigeria 1 vs Equatorial Guinea 1
Jan. 18, 2024: Ivory Coast 0 vs Nigeria 1
Jan. 22, 2024: Guinea-Bissau 0 vs Nigeria 1
Jan. 27, 2024: Cameroon 0 vs Nigeria 2.
Feb. 2, 2024: Nigeria 1 vs Angola 0
Feb 7, 2024: Nigeria 1 vs South Africa (4-3) penalties
Feb 11, 2024: Nigeria 1 vs Ivory Coast 2
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
