NFF gives Peseiro three-day ultimatum to accept pay cut or quit post

<p>The Nigeria Football Federation has handed Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro a three-day ultimatum to accept a pay cut and renew his contract.</p>, <p>The NFF, through its technical committee, stated that the Portuguese will bid farewell to his job if he fails to make a decision within the three days.</p>, <p>Chairman of the technical committee, Sheriff Rabiu Inuwa hinted that the NFF will appoint a caretaker coach to take charge of Super Eagles’ 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe next month and then start the search for a substantive head coach afterwards if Peseiro refused to respond to their request.</p>, <p>The 63-year-old’s previous contract expired at the end of last month and he has expressed his desire to lead the Super Eagles to the 2023 AFCON finals in Cote d’Ivoire.</p>, <p>The former Venezuela and Saudi Arabia coach is however not willing to accept a reduction on his $70,000 salary.</p>, <p>Peseiro took charge of the Super Eagles in May 2022.</p>