Former Super Eagles Coach Joins Saudi Club

Former Super Eagles Coach Joins Saudi Club

Sampson Adedeji

Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has been appointed as the new manager of Saudi First Division League side Al-Ula FC, BSNSports.com.ng reports 

The Portuguese tactician takes over at Al-Ula following his recent stint with Egyptian Premier League giants Zamalek. 

Peseiro spent just four months in charge of the Cairo-based club before being relieved of his duties by the former African champions.

The 65-year-old is well known to Nigerian football fans, having led the Super Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, where Nigeria narrowly lost the final.

Al-Ula FC are currently fourth on the Saudi First Division League table and will be counting on Peseiro’s experience and pedigree to boost their promotion push.

 The club is targeting a place in the Saudi Pro League ahead of the next campaign under the guidance of the former Nigeria coach.