The Chairman of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Technical Committee, Ahlan Sheriff Inuwa has revealed that the fate of Super Eagles head coach Jose Pesiero will be decided by the Federal Government and not the NFF.
Peseiro, who is on the pay roll of the football house, have come to the end of his contract after the AFCON in Cote d”voire.
Ahlan said the board will likely meet next week to review the Super Eagles outing at the AFCON and make recommendation to the Ministry of Sports headed by Senator John Enoh.
“Peseiro is a national project not only NFF project. Our duty is to recommend and forward to the Sports Ministry and whatever decision taken, our duty is to implement.
“So far the Federation has good working relationship with the minister and the minister is in charge of sports in the country. His decision and advise must be respected. He is our father, we must consult him in any of our policies for proper guidance,” Ahlan noted.
The Kano State F.A Chairman believes the Eagles exceeded the expectations of Nigerians despite their 2-1 loss to Cote d’voire in the final.
“Personally, I am impressed with our boys, they show commitment, focus and confidence. Frankly nobody gave the Eagles a chance to go beyond first round especially after our first group match against Equatorial Guinea which ended a goal apiece.
“But as the game progressed, confidence and hope began to rise for Nigerians. Football is a religion in Nigeria and we must do everything to protect it being a symbol of our common unity.”
When asked if Peseiro’s contract should be extended or not, the football administrator said:
“personally he is a good coach, sound but not convincing. Like I said the decision is not me but the board.
“Others may assess him differently any recommendation on him should be collective and not personal”, Ahlan concluded.
Leave a Reply