Peseiro to continue to as Super Eagles coach
The Nigeria Football Federation yesterday announced that Jose Peseiro will continue as Nigeria’s coach after agreeing to a pay cut.
The NFF said in a statement that the 63-year-old will now lead Nigeria to the Africa Cup of Nations after his initial one-year contract ran out in July.
His initial contract paid him $70,000 a month, but it is understood the new agreement will have his monthly pay at $50,000 after the federation said they could no longer afford his previous salary.
He has been handed the target of leading the Super Eagles to at least the semi-finals of the Africa Cup to be hosted by the Ivory Coast in January.
The three-time African champions have 12 points from five qualifying matches and have already secured a place at the tournament.
However, they will need at least a point against Sao Tome and Principe next weekend to win their group ahead of second-placed Guinea Bissau, who are on 10 points and play at home to Sierra Leone.