Despite calls from Nigerians for Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro to be sacked, the Nigeria Football Federation has revealed why the Super Eagles cannot be fired after their appalling performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
Nse Essien, a member of the NFF executive committee, claims that even if they are unhappy with the results, the federation cannot afford to pay him off if they want to fire him.
We’re not happy, therefore even if we had the money to pay him his compensation, we would be willing to fire him.
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“Everyone is demanding that the head coach be fired. Regretfully, we only have two points out of a possible six. We’re in a really dangerous scenario, Essien, an NFF member, told reporters.
The Super Eagles battled to a 1-1 draw at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday against Lesotho, a team with a poor ranking.
The Peseiro-led squad likewise played poorly in their batting match against Zimbabwe, drawing 1-1 in Rwanda.
Following his difficulties as the coach of their beloved Super Eagles, who have been struggling recently, football fans have demanded the dismissal of the former Al Ahly manager.
Only one of the Super Eagles’ previous four games has ended in a victory.
With three points as of right now, South Africa leads Group C. When they play Rwanda on Tuesday, they hope to extend that lead.
