Jose Peseiro, former Super Eagles manager, has opened up on his reasons for quitting as the AFCON silver medalists’ coach.
The Portuguese tactician said he would still have left if the Super Eagles won the nation’s cup as the job came with too much pressure and stress.
He said: “I decided that when I finish the AFCON, I will leave. I had put too much effort in my job, it was too much stress. Everyone supported me – my family and the players but I grew fatigue, I thought it was enough for me, even if I had won the AFCON.
“Nigeria was an amazing job, with good players. We played very well in the AFCON. I think our team was the best until we lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the tournament.”
Peseiro, who is still without a job since leaving Nigeria, said he is waiting for the right project.
”I am waiting for a good job, for a good step. It is true there were offers from South Africa, Europe and in Brazil as well, but I didn’t take any and feel good for those jobs.
“Someone called to tell me about the Sundowns job and about other things but until now, nothing special,” he said.
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