Sports Minister, John Enoh has held talks with former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro over a possible return to the team.
A reliable source in the Nigeria Football Federation said the sports minister has established contact with Peseiro’s representatives with both parties opened to the idea of the former Saudi Arabia and Venezuela coach returning to the post.
Peseiro left the post in February following the expiration of his contract.
The Portuguese led the Super Eagles to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
The NFF technical committee have reportedly shortlisted three coaches for the job.
The sports minister disclosed recently that a new coach will be appointed for the Super Eagles in the next two weeks.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to take on the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Squirrels of Benin Republic in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in June.
