The Nigeria Football Federation has agreed terms with former Porto and Sporting Lisbon boss Jose Peseiro to take charge of the national team. The 62-year-old, who resigned from the Venezuela job last August because of unpaid wages, was previously named as Nigeria coach in December and was set to take over the Super Eagles after the Africa Cup of Nations. The NFF, which has not given details about Peseiro’s contract, confirmed former Nigeria international Finidi George will be first assistant to Peseiro. Salisu Yusuf will be second assistant, as well as head coach of Nigeria’s Chan (for locally-based players) and under-23 teams. Peseiro led them to third place in the Portuguese league and to the Uefa Cup final, but resigned early the following season after some poor results.

Source: Daily Nation May 16, 2022 20:44 UTC