Peseiro's links with Algeria job: Troost-Ekong in the dark, reveals what Super Eagles coach told him after AFCON final 

William 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