Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro has eventually opened up on the reason he accepted a short-term deal with the Nigeria Football Federation.

The deal of the former Al Ahly coach ended with the Super Eagles in June but agreed to renew with a lower salary to the surprise of many football followers.

Apart from lowering salary, Peseiro is owed a backlog of salary from the last contract but he decided to stick with the team.

Peseiro confirmed that he decided to stay on to achieve his big dream with the team.

Me and my staff did everything to stay here to train these players and reach the big goal “ win the AFCON title, he told Brila FM radio.

Super Eagles will face Sao Tome and Principe in the final group game of the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier at the Goodswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo on Sunday. (Saturday Independent)