Former Porto and Sporting coach Peseiro finally confirmed as new Nigeria coach By Reuters | May. 17, 2022 Venezuela coach Jose Peseiro during the match. (REUTERS)Nigeria have finally confirmed the appointment of former Porto and Sporting coach Jose Peseiro two weeks before the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The Portuguese had been tipped for the role late last year and was due to take charge after the last Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon ended in February, but his appointment was put on hold during haggling over the terms of his contract. The 62-year-old, who was in charge of Venezuela until August last year, will have to hit the ground running with friendlies against Mexico (May 28) and Ecuador (June 2) ahead of the start of the Cup of Nations qualifiers where they meet Sierra Leone (June 9) and Mauritius (June 13).The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Peseiro’s appointment on Monday but did not give any further details except to say he will be assisted by former Nigeria midfielder Finidi George.Nigeria reached the second round of the continental finals in Cameroon but were surprisingly ousted on away goals by Ghana in March in the third qualifying stage for this year's World Cup in Qatar. Augustine Eguavoen was the coach for those two matches but sacked following the latter failure. Share this article on social Nigeria coach Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Jose Peseiro . Latest Stories 'Bombing' hits Iraq military base: security sources Asia By AFP 31 mins ago FKF-PL: Police seek to close gap on leaders Gor Mahia Football By Washington Onyango 36 mins ago Premium Controversy at Bomas and how SMS saved CDF Ogolla's career National By Benjamin Imende 1 hr ago Premium Natembeya hapless in Mboya, Tuju shadows Columnists By Mark Oloo 1 hr ago . Recommended Articles FKF-PL: Police seek to close gap on leaders Gor Mahia Football By Washington Onyango 36 mins ago 'Bombing' hits Iraq military base: security sources Asia By AFP 31 mins ago