Newly-appointed coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles has been handed a one-year short term contract, as he begins his reign as the head coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National team.
Contrary to speculations, the Portuguese coach was only handed a 12 months deal, which is subject to renewal based on performance-related clauses.
A source at the NFF told OwnGoalNigeria.com that the federation have the power to sack the coach six months into his tenure if he fails to meet certain clauses in the deal.
Primarily, the clause has to do with the results during the first stage of the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Where a good result will keep him in his position for a year.
With the NFF facing a legal battle on payments for erstwhile coach of the team, Gernot Rohr, all pointers are the Federation are weary of allowing thunder strike in the same spot.
Peseiro will lead the Eagles in the United States when the team faces Mexico and Ecuador in international friendly games. He will be assisted by Ex-Eagles winger Finidi George, Salisu Yusuf and Usman Abdallah.