Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has appealed to Nigerians and fans of the team to continue backing the players, emphasising the sacrifices they make to bring joy to the supporters.

Expressing his gratitude via his official X handle on Wednesday, Peseiro thanked all Nigerians and the media for their unwavering interest, support, and encouragement during his tenure.

Peseiro stressed the importance of continuous support for the players, highlighting their dedication to representing the nation with pride.

He wrote, “I want to thank all Nigerians and the entire press for the interest, support, and encouragement given to the Super Eagles while I was their coach.

“I would like to ask all of you to always support your players.

“These athletes give their all for the Super Eagles, taking pride in representing their country. The players make sacrifices to bring you joy.

“The Super Eagles deserve all your support, which will be very important for the great challenges that lie ahead.”

The Portuguese manager, Jose Peseiro tendered his resignation last week following the conclusion of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation.