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
EXCLUSIVE By
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. http://m.goal.com/s/en-ng/news/4093/nigerian-football/2016/04/01/21887132/official-jose-mourinho-named-as-new-nigeria-coach. HAPPY 1ST APRIL.

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