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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said they hired Jose Peseiro as the new boss of the national team because of his impressive resume.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese coach has signed an initial two-year contract and will be at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations as an observer.<\/p>\n

Interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, will still be in charge for the tournament.<\/p>\n

Peseiro is believed to come highly recommended by former Manchester United and Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n

NFF Vice President, Shehu Dikko, says Peseiro\u2019s wealth of experience gave him the edge over other candidates.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has coached across the world, in Asia, in Europe, South America, in Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has worked with big coaches like (Jose) Mourinho and (Carlos) Queiroz, coached at a big club like Real Madrid, coached big players and small players, coached in the World Cup qualifiers, UEFA Cup, UEFA Champions League and so on.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is also well educated, with a masters degree in Sports Science.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe might not have won anything. But we believe he\u2019ll bring value to our team,\u201d Dikko told ESPN.<\/p>\n

Peseiro replaces Gernot Rohr who was dismissed last month.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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