The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the departure of head coach Jose Poseiro.
Portuguese coach Poseiro revealed the separation on his X page on Friday.
“Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride and honour to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfilment,” he stated
Upon concluding his 22-month tenure with the West African nation, Mr. Poseiro conveyed his gratitude to the current administration and the former President of the NFF.
“We would like to express our gratitude to Sir Amaju Pinnick (the president who signed us), President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, Secretary Dayo Enebi, the NFF, all the Staff, and especially all the PLAYERS, with whom leading has been a great pleasure.
“Guys, we are thankful; it has been a privilege to be part of this family. We will miss you, but we will always be there for you, no matter where you are. A big hug to all of you.”
Jose Poseiro led the Super Eagles to the finals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, losing 2-1 to host Côte d’Ivoire.
It was the first final Nigeria since the AFCON in South Africa in 2013.