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The Super Eagles coach has reportedly not been paid his salary, but the NFF has come out to clarify the situation.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has warned the media from spreading news that could disrupt the organisation and the Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro.
The NFF said this after reports emerged that the organisation owes Peseiro outstanding wages. Peseiro took over as Nigeria's coach in May, but the Portuguese tactician has not received his wages since his appointment.
NFF taking steps to pay Peseiro
The situation is similar to that of Rohr, who the NFF is still paying despite leaving his role as Super Eagles coach last year.
However, the NFF has released a statement to clarify the issue surrounding Peseiro's salary. The body admitted Peseiro is yet to be paid, but they are discussing with the Sports Ministry to pay him as soon as possible.
The statement also shut claims that Peseiro had reported the NFF to FIFA just like his predecessor, Rohr.
NFF's statement read: The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has decried the speculations, innuendoes and outright falsehoods over the relationship between NFF and Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Mr. José Santos Peseiro.
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There has been considerable media frenzy over the past few days regarding Mr. Peseiro and the NFF, with a section of the media speculating that the football –governing body had gone ahead to empanel an interim coaching crew to do the job of Mr. Peseiro in the event of a breakdown in relationship.
"Most of these speculations and innuendoes are simply ridiculous, because we have no problem whatsoever with Mr. Peseiro. He is doing his job as Head Coach of the Super Eagles and, contrary to some of the more fictitious claims, he has not reported the NFF to FIFA with regards to his wages.
NFF appeals to the media
The NFF went on to appeal to the media not to write stories that could create division between the Super Eagles and the Nigerian football governing body.
"I want to appeal to the media to make efforts to get their facts right before going to press. There is no need to speculate and engage in half-truths and outright falsehood in these matters.
Some of these speculations and innuendoes create disharmony and disenchantment in key quarters. The NFF and the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development are working on Mr. Peseiro's wages and these will be settled shortly."
Sanusi stated that Peseiro has been doing his work without entertaining any distractions, and has even compiled his list of players for the upcoming international friendly game with Portugal in Lisbon on 17th November. "We have a friendly match against Portugal coming up in Lisbon on Thursday, 17th November.
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Mr. Peseiro has compiled a provisional list and is only waiting for this weekend's matches to submit his list of 23 players. "We have a cordial relationship with the Head Coach. He is doing his job and focused on his objectives.
The media should desist from reports and speculations that are aimed at causing discontentment and disenchantment among the Ministry of Sports, NFF and Mr. Peseiro, as all parties are working in harmony."
Peseiro will next be seen when the Super Eagles take on Costa Rica and Portugal in two international friendlies later this month.
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