Jose Mourinho Reveals Why Winning AFCON 2023 with Nigeria Would Be Historic for Peseiro

In His Latest Interview, Jose Mourinho Discusses Friendship with Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro and Highlights Significance of Winning AFCON 2023 Title with Nigeria

It is no secret that Jose Mourinho had reportedly played a huge role in Peseiro securing his position as the head coach of Nigeria with speculations indicating that the former Chelsea coach had advised the Nigerian Football Federation to hire him.

Jose Mourinho spoke extensively about how close he is to the head coach of Nigeria Jose Peseiro for the first time in an interview with FIVE UK. The former Roma coach revealed that Peseiro is his close and very good friend indicating that they have spent so much time together and even grew up together attending the same university as well.

Speaking on the importance of Jose Peseiro winning AFCON 2023 with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Mourinho revealed that this would be an important and historical feat as he would be the first Portuguese coach to do so if he succeeds.