Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has revealed that his decision to accept a pay cut and extend his tenure as head coach was motivated by his strong ambition to secure victory in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.
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Peseiro’s original one-year contract with a reported monthly salary of $70,000 had expired in June, but he agreed to continue leading the Super Eagles under a new six-month contract.
Speaking in an interview with Brila FM, the Portuguese coach emphasized his dedication to achieving the goal of winning the AFCON title. Jose Peseiro expressed his commitment to working with his coaching staff and players to attain this significant milestone.
“Me and my staff did everything in order to stay here to train these players and reach the big goal, win the AFCON title,” Peseiro stated.
His determination to guide the Super Eagles to victory in the prestigious continental competition was a driving factor behind his decision to accept the adjusted terms and continue his role as head coach.
Nigeria is set to participate in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11.
The Super Eagles, under Peseiro’s leadership, are preparing rigorously for the tournament with the goal of clinching the AFCON title, an achievement that holds great significance in African football.
Jose Peseiro’s dedication to pursuing AFCON glory with the Super Eagles reflects his strong desire to contribute to the team’s success and bring honor to Nigerian football.
The NFF and Nigerian fans will be eager to see how Peseiro’s coaching expertise and determination will impact the team’s performance in the upcoming competition.
