Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro is the new Head Coach of the National Team, Super Eagles.
The appointment was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday.
According to a statement by NFF’s spokesperson, Ademola Olajire, the appointment is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF and Mr Peseiro,
“Peseiro is expected to lead out the Super Eagles for the first time during the upcoming tour of the United States of America, during which the three–time African champions will slug it out with Mexico and Ecuador ‘A’ Teams in prestige friendlies.
Former Nigeria international forward, Finidi George will now be 1st Assistant to Peseiro, with Salisu Yusuf now to be second Assistant as well as Head Coach of the CHAN and U23 National Teams.
“Usman Abdallah is the third Assistant while Eboboritse Uwejamomere will be the Match Analyst and another former Nigeria international, Ike Shorounmu will be the Goalkeepers’ Trainer.”