The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is on the hunt for a new manager for the Super Eagles, following the sudden departure of Finidi George. George's tenure lasted a mere 47 days, leaving the team's coaching situation in disarray. One name that had been floated as a potential replacement was Jose Peseiro, the former Super Eagles coach who led the team to a silver medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. However, a report from OwnGoalNigeria has revealed that Peseiro is no longer in the running for the position.
According to the Sport Brief, Peseiro's decision to withdraw from consideration is due to a strained relationship with the NFF leadership during his previous tenure. The Portuguese tactician had been in contract negotiations with the NFF, but the two parties failed to come to an agreement, leading to his departure from the team. It seems that the issues that led to his initial departure have not been resolved, making a return to the team unlikely.
Peseiro's withdrawal leaves the NFF searching for other candidates to take the reins of the Super Eagles. Other names that have been mentioned include Toni Conceicao, Herve Renard, and Steve Cooper. The team's performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers has added pressure on the NFF to find a suitable replacement, and the search is expected to be intense in the coming days.