The head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, Jose Peseiro, is set to part ways with the Super Eagles following the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Reliable sources from Egyptian side Zamalek have disclosed that Peseiro has already agreed to a deal to take the helm of the prestigious Egyptian club.
Peseiro’s current contract with the Nigerian team is set to expire at the end of the ongoing AFCON, with the possibility of a two-year extension should the coach meet certain performance targets. Despite guiding the Super Eagles to the semi-finals of the tournament, Peseiro has expressed reluctance to extend his tenure, hinting that his decision will be finalized post-AFCON.
The speculated move to Zamalek seems to be more than just hearsay, as reports indicate that a deal has been clandestinely arranged.
Insider information reveals that Zamalek is diligently preparing a welcome video for Peseiro, featuring content captured by a Nigerian photographer present at the AFCON. Sources suggest that the club has invested significantly in obtaining visuals for an unveiling ceremony immediately after the tournament concludes.
“They paid a photographer in Nigeria good money to get them his pictures and videos for the unveiling immediately after the tournament. An agreement is on the ground already and it is why Zamalek still hasn’t appointed a manager in a permanent capacity,” said an anonymous source familiar with the negotiations.
As football enthusiasts eagerly await Peseiro’s official announcement, the intricate details surrounding his impending departure and potential move to Zamalek add an extra layer of anticipation to the post-AFCON football landscape.
