Ex-Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro in talks to lead Cameroon national team
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Jose Peseiro looking to become Cameroon's head coach || Imago

Ex-Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro in talks to lead Cameroon national team

Stephen Oladehinde 09:30 - 17.03.2024

Super Eagles’ former coach, Jose Peseiro, is reportedly in discussions to take over as the head coach of the Cameroonian national team.

Speculations are rife as the football world buzzes with rumours of Jose Peseiro’s potential move to the helm of the Cameroonian national team.

Following his departure from the Super Eagles, Peseiro's name has been swirling in the coaching carousel, with talks linking him to positions in Algeria and a possible stint with South African giants Kaiser Chiefs.

According to recent reports, Peseiro is being eyed as a replacement for Rigobert Song as the head honcho of Cameroon's football squad.

Negotiations are allegedly underway, with Portuguese tactician Peseiro and Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, engaged in discussions.

Peseiro on Cameroon's radar

In the words of insiders, as reported by Soccernet, "Peseiro is seeking a monthly salary of $100,000, nearly triple the amount earned by Song." Eto’o, known for his prowess both on and off the field, is reportedly pulling strings, lobbying the Cameroonian government to meet Peseiro’s salary demands.

Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro || Credit: Imago
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro || Credit: Imago

"Peseiro's potential move to Cameroon marks a significant development in his coaching career," remarked a source close to the negotiations. "It could see him lead the Indomitable Lions in future international competitions."

However, tensions arose during Peseiro's departure from the Nigerian national team. Despite an impressive performance at the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, the coach and the Nigerian Football Federation failed to reach a contract extension agreement.

Peseiro had reportedly requested a monthly salary of $120,000, while the federation was only willing to offer $80,000.

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