Peseiro's links with Algeria job: Troost-Ekong in the dark, reveals what Super Eagles coach told him after AFCON final
Published: February 20, 2024William Troost-Ekong says he will be happy to see Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro sign a new contract with the Nigeria Football Federation heading into the remaining 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Three-time champions, the Super Eagles finished in second place at the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations having been beaten by hosts Ivory Coast in the final on February 11.
The Portuguese football tactician has nine days left on his contract with the Nigerian Federation and confirmed earlier this week that he has been approached by the Algerian Federation to take up the Desert Foxes' managerial position.
Despite Peseiro criticized by some fans and pundits over a lack of tactical flexibility in the Africa Cup of Nations final, Troost-Ekong has underlined that Peseiro deserves a lot of credit for the progress the team has made in the last two years.
In an exclusive interview with CNN World Sport's Amanda Davies, monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com, Troost-Ekong was asked if he would like to see Peseiro stay on as Nigeria coach amid links with the Algeria job.
The Super Eagles assistant captain responded: "Yes. I think the players are happy with him. Reaching the final is something significant and also something we can build on.
"However on what he has in mind, I did try to ask him before we left and he said he's going to call me back. I think I'm just as much in the dark as you guys are but I think all the players would be happy to see him back."
Troost-Ekong was cut short and asked by Amanda whether he has had the call yet and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Best Player responded: "No. I'm still looking at my phone and nothing yet."
Peseiro has been coaching the Super Eagles since May 2022 and his record stands at eleven wins, four draws and seven losses in his twenty-two games in charge.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- 'Pulisic has been lacking a bit in the big matches' - Serafini backs Chukwueze to thrive at AC Milan
- Super Eagles watch: Onuachu 18-minute hat-trick inspires comeback; Osimhen spot on; Lookman on fire
- 'I want more than this' - Dessers refusing to rest on his laurels after netting 20th goal for Rangers
- Don Hutchison believes Liverpool should consider signing Osimhen and two other Serie A players
- Former Aston Villa man urges Liverpool to use Nunez in swap deal to sign Osimhen or Victor Boniface
- 'One of Dessers' biggest goals' - Ex-Burnley star reacts to Rangers striker's match-winning goal
- Arsenal fail in attempt to equal PL record Obi Mikel helped Chelsea set in 2008-2009
- 'He had the fullback on toast' - Ex- England manager waxes lyrical about Chelsea winger Madueke
- AS Roma coach banking on 2023 AFCON winner to frustrate 'one of the best strikers around' Osimhen
- 'I liked Pulisic' - AC Milan coach insists he won't tweak his formation to accommodate Chukwueze
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football