The ex-Chelsea man has been named the new Super Eagles’
handler, as he affirmed he was pleased to coach the three-time
African champions
Jose Mourinho has been named the new head coach of Nigeria
following the departure of interim Samson Siasia.
Mourinho signed a four-year contract to take charge of the
Super Eagles, while Mutiu Adepoju, Kanu Nwankwo and Peter
Rufai join him as his backroom staff.
The former Chelsea coach will be tasked with qualifying Nigeria
for the 2018 World Cup having missed out of the 2017 Africa
Cup of Nations billed for Gabon.
The 53-year-old had been linked with Manchester United job
but has agreed a deal with Nigeria which is due to last until
2020, after Sunday Oliseh quit his post on February 25, 2016.
"I have the pleasure to confirm I have committed to a legendary
African side, with the massive challenge of qualifying for the
Russia 2018 World Cup," Mourinho told Goal.
"I am lucky because for years I had the fortune to coach big
teams like Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, and now I have
the opportunity to coach another big team like Nigeria. It is an
honour and I want to keep winning.
"We have a duty to prove we are the best team in Africa and
also do well at the 2018 World Cup.
“I’d like to thank the Nigeria Football Federation for believing in
me and with their backing, I am confident that we can build a
stronger Super Eagles,” he concluded.
Mourinho will be presented at a media conference on Friday at
the Abuja National Stadium.
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