SPORTS minister John Enoh has debunked claims that he has held negotiations with Jose Peseiro regarding the Super Eagles head coach role.
Reports in recent days claimed that Enoh has been trying to persuade Peseiro to return as the Super Eagles head coach.
The Nigeria Football Federation recently called for applications for the position following the exit of Pereiro, whose contract expired just after he led the three-time African champions to the AFCON 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final in Cote d’Ivoire in February.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Diana-Mary Nsan, the sports minister noted that he allows the federations make key decisions without interfering.
“We have been made aware of some news circulating in certain media channels about the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, supposedly in advanced talks with José Peseiro for a potential return as Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. We want to clarify that this news is entirely false and has been fabricated to create sensation,” the statement issued today says.
“The Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, does not interfere or influence critical decisions of the federations, particularly in this case, the NFF. He operates with utmost decorum and ensures that the federations meet the required expectations and standards in the discharge of their duties.
“The Honourable Minister of Sports is committed to ensuring that the sports sector in Nigeria achieves monumental success under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Therefore, we urge Nigerians who love sports , critical stakeholders, including the media, to continue supporting the Federal Ministry of Sports Development and disregard this false news.
“All updates from the Ministry of Sports Development and the Federations will be communicated through authorised and appropriate channels.”
Enoh himself said last week that the Super Eagles head coach position would be filled within two weeks.
