The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared vacant the position of the head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria following deadlock in talks to extend the deal of Jose Peseiro, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Peseiro’s contract ran out in the summer and an agreement to extend the deal wasn’t reached before it’s expiration. Both parties failed to reach an agreement on the wage that the coach who led the team to the final of the AFCON, where they were beaten 1-2 by the host will earn.
An improved offer was sent to his representative but his financial demand of $120,000 a month as opposed to the NFF’s $50,000 a month pay was deemed insufficient, and not the last offer of $80,000 was seen as good enough by the coach.
In response, the NFF declared his job vacant and called for interested candidates to apply for the job and that of the coach of the U17 team of Nigeria, which was last handled by Nduka Ugbade.
The announcement was made on the social media handle of the NFF and it read thus.
VACANCY 1
HEAD COACH OF THE SENIOR MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM (SUPER EAGLES)
Are you a passionate and experienced football coach ready to take on the challenge of leading the national team? The Nigeria Football Federation INFF) is pleased to announce openings for the position of Head Coach for the Senior Men’s National Football Team, Super Eagles
Requirements:
-Relevant Coaching qualifications
-Proven experience at the elite level of football management
-A successful track record in leading teams
Applications can be sent to the email Jobs@thenff.com or via the links
-Knowledge of African Football will be an added advantage
Deadline: Applications must be received by the Office of the General Secretary latest by 6pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
