Peseiro Extends Contract As Super Eagles Coach, Invites 23 Players For Sao Tome Game
Adedokun Waliyu 
Jose Peseiro has extended his contract with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to continue as coach of the Super Eagles.
The duration and contract details have not been made public.
It was, however understood that the Portuguese has agreed to a pay cut and will also take charge of the Super Eagles B team.
The former Venezuela national team coach has also been handed a semi-final target in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The 63-year-old has also invited 23 players for the upcoming AFCON qualifier against Sao Tome & Principe.
The list includes new invitees — Jordan Torunarigha, Victor Boniface and Gift Orban, while the duo of Bruno Onyemaechi and Raphael Onyedika were also recalled.
Nigeria will face Sao Tome & Principe in the final Group A match of the AFCON qualifiers on September 10 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 AFCON which will take place in Ivory Coast in January 2024. They require a point to finish as group winners.
FULL LIST OF INVITED PLAYERS
Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Olorunleke Ojo (Enyimba FC); Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel)
Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli FC, Italy); Jordan Torunarigha (KAA Gent, Belgium); William Ekong (PAOK FC, Greece); Semi Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Jamilu Collins (Cardiff FC, Wales); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Joe Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)
Forwards: Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England); Gift Orban (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Boniface (Bayern Leverkusen, Germany)
