Few weeks after being appointed the new head coach of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro is ready to hit the ground running after stating he hopes to help the Super Eagles win the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time, The PUNCH reports. The 62-year-old Peseiro has joined up with the team as they prepare for the friendly games against Mexico and Ecuador in the United States. Looking beyond the friendly games, Peseiro said he was delighted to have taken up the Eagles job and hoped he would help deliver the fourth AFCON title for Nigeria. It is with great pride and joy that I am the coach of one of the greatest football nations in the world,”the former Real Madrid assistant coach wrote on Twitter. “Commanding the Super Eagles starts with knowing how to respect history, value it and be inspired by its roots.

Source: Punch May 26, 2022 13:04 UTC