AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho was reportedly contacted by the Nigeria Football Federation president to recommend a football coach for the senior national team of Nigeria (Super Eagles) and the new manager is expected to be announced as a new coach for the Super Eagles in the coming days, Felele247.com understands.
The announcement could be made before the Africa Cup of Nations begins in January.
The new coach, whose identity is still being kept under wraps, was recommended to Nigeria by former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho. But reports say that the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager recommend his prodigy Jose Peseiro as his favourite candidate.
In his bid to get the best for Nigeria, NFF president Amaju Pinnick went in search of a capable hand who would replace the sacked Gernot Rohr.
It was gathered that the FIFA Council member and former Delta State Sports Commission Chairman went as far as meeting with many respected names including the former Chelsea coach, Jose Mourinho to assist him in getting a good coach for Nigeria.
The speed and precision with which the NFF applied in securing a new coach could not have been possible without the role played by the ‘Special One’,” a source said.
It was gathered that he has been identified and could be named even before the commencement of AFCON 2022, but Augustine Eguavoen will lead the team to the tournament.
