Tag: Jose Peseiro
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Peseiro’s Zamalek debut ends in draw
José Peseiro’s tenure as Zamalek head coach began with a 1-1 draw against Petrojet at the Al-Salam Stadium on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Portuguese tactician, appointed on Friday, saw his side take the lead in stoppage time through Mostafa El Gamal’s strike. However, Petrojet equalised just a minute later when Ahmed Mawgod scored an own…
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Peseiro: I’m honoured to represent Zamalek
Former Nigeria coach, Jose Peseiro has expressed his excitement after being appointed as the new head coach of Egyptian Premier League giants Zamalek, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 64-year-old Portuguese tactician took charge of the team’s training session on Friday, just hours after being unveiled as the replacement for Christian Gross. Peseiro, who previously managed Saudi Arabia…
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Peseiro rejects Kayserispor job amid club’s financial woes
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has turned down the opportunity to manage Turkish Super Lig club Kayserispor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro, according to Portuguese news outlet A Bola, held talks with Kayserispor officials but ultimately decided against taking the reins at the struggling club. Kayserispor are currently 17th in the Turkish Super Lig, with…
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Peseiro Blbacks Dele-Bashiru to thrive at Lazio
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro believes Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will become a key player for Serie A club Lazio, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dele-Bashiru joined Lazio from Hatayaspor in the summer, but has yet to fully settle. However, Peseiro is confident the midfielder will adapt to Italian football. “His qualities had struck us a lot when…
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Freedom: Peseiro hails Gasperini’s impact on Lookman’s rise
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has praised Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for Ademola Lookman’s remarkable growth this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman has flourished at Atalanta since joining from RB Leipzig in 2022, and excelled internationally, playing a key role in Peseiro’s side that finished second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.…
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Former Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro Applauds Ademola Lookman’s CAF Men’s Player of the Year Triumph
Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ademola Lookman following his remarkable achievement of being named the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, writes Nigeriasoccernet.com. The accolade cements Lookman’s status as one of the most outstanding footballers in Nigeria and across the African continent. In a statement shared…
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Peseiro rates Lookman’s technical ability over Osimhen’s
Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has shared his expert opinion on the contrasting styles of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, rating the Atlanta winger as more technical than the Napoli striker, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro, who worked with both players during Nigeria’s 2023 AFCON campaign, highlighted Lookman’s creative flair and goal-scoring form, stating, “Ademola is…
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Troost-Ekong prefers local coach for Super Eagles
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has voiced his preference for a local coach to lead the national team, amidst uncertainty over the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) selection process, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports: The NFF has yet to appoint a permanent head coach for the Super Eagles following the departure of Jose Peseiro in February. Troost-Ekong, speaking on…
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Finidi George: Why I stayed away from Peseiro’s tactics
Interim Super Eagles coach, Finish George has explained the reason for his tactical decision in the friendly tie against the Black Stars of Ghana on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech defeated their eternal rival, Ghana, 2-1 for the first time in 18 years. Finidi after the game expressed his satisfaction…
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Boniface could have Altered Nigeria’s AFCON fate, Says former coach Peseiro
Former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, laments the absence of Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, who he believes could have been a game-changer at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface, 23, sustained an injury during the team’s training camp in Abu Dhabi, causing him to miss the tournament where Nigeria reached the…
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NFF declare Peseiro’s position and one day open for interested applicants
The Nigeria Football Federation has declared the Super Eagles head coach role vacant and that of the Golden Eaglet vacant, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Peseiro who led the Super Eagles to ba second place finish at the just concluded AFCON in Ivory Coast left his role as the head coach of the team few weeks ago.…
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Thank you: Peseiro appreciate Nigerians for support
Jose Peseiro, the former head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, expressed gratitude to Nigerians and the sporting press for their unwavering support during his tenure, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro, who recently walked away from his role after his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expired, emphasized the importance of continuous backing for the national team.…
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Breaking News: Jose Peseiro departs as Head Coach of Super Eagles
Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro has announced his departure as the head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro’s contract expired after the African Cup of Nations last month and the Nigeria Football Federation have been trying to engage the tactician in a renewal. However, the Portuguese seems to have his mind made up. Yesterday,…
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Captain Ekong and compatriots eager for Peseiro contract extension but…
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, has disclosed the team’s desire for Jose Peseiro is to continue leading the national team, although the player remain in the dark of the gaffer’s decision, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro, whose contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expired after the Africa Cup of Nations, has garnered interest from the Algeria…
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Peseiro: Osimhen primed for European top clubs
Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has voiced confidence in Victor Osimhen’s ability to thrive in any of Europe’s elite clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, currently with Serie A champions Napoli, is anticipated to depart this summer despite a recent contract extension. The 25-year-old forward has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, reportedly eyed as a potential…
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Good news: Iwobi has no plan to of quitting the Super Eagles
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Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi is reported to undeterred by the negative comments to was subjected to following Nigeria’s Super Eagles lost to Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. Nigeria in the grand finale on Sunday, lost 2-1 to the host nation which resulted to some fans attacking the…
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NFF set to decide Jose Peseiro’s contract situation in an emergency meeting
After the 34th Africa Cup of Nations concludes, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will have an emergency meeting to decide whether to extend Jose Peseiro’s contract with the Super Eagles or permit him to depart. This was revealed by a board member who asked to remain anonymous claimed that Peseiro is not the proper coach…
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“You have no cause to be sad, you have every cause to celebrate.” Alh Shettima encourages the Eagles
The Vice Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alh. Ibrahim Shettima after the Super Eagles lost in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nation, encourage the team to raise their heads high, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Host nation, Ivory Coast evened Nigeria’s three African cup titles following their 2-1 win on the night with…
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AFCON 2023: “Cote d’Ivoire was better – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro has reacted after the defeat to host nation, Cote D’Ivoire in the final of the African Cup of Nations on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Elephants came back from a goal down to beat the Eagles 2-1 after dominating proceedings for most part of the encouounter. Peseiro disclosed after the…
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AFCON 2023: Mourinho supports Super Eagles calls Peseiro his best friend.
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With the final between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire almost at the corner, legendary football manager, Jose Mourihno has put his unwavering support behind Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Both Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire already played in the group stage with the three time champions prevailing 1-0. Mourihno claim revealed that…