We’re not happy, no money to sack Peseiro – NFF speaks on 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe

<p>A board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Nse Essien, has said they would have sacked head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, if they could afford it.</p>, <p>Essien made this claim in an interview with OJB Sports following their 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.</p>, <p>The result means Peseiro’s men have taken only two points from a possible six, as they also drew 1-1 with Lesotho three days prior.</p>, <p>The performances have led to football fans calling on the NFF to fire Peseiro.</p>, <p>But Essien has explained why it would not be a straightforward decision.</p>, <p>He said: “The Sports Ministry who employed him were supposed to pay for their salaries. But up till now, nothing has been paid.</p>, <p>“If we sack the coaches now, who will pay compensation?</p>, <p>“Not a dime has been paid yet to this coach who earns about $70,000 a month.</p>, <p>“We have to respect Jose Peseiro’s contract.</p>, <p>“If we had the money to give to him (pay him off) we are going to relieve him. We are not happy.”</p>