Jose Peseiro eyes coaching role at Zamalek SC amidst struggles with Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Amidst the challenges faced by Nigeria’s national football team, Super Eagles, head coach Jose Peseiro has thrown his hat into the ring for the coaching position at Egyptian club Zamalek SC. The move comes after Zamalek parted ways with Colombian coach Juan Carlos Osorio due to unsatisfactory results.

According to reports from Egyptian website Kooora, Peseiro is one of the coaches who have officially applied for the vacant coaching position at Zamalek. While the Portuguese coach is in consideration, sources suggest that he doesn’t have any preferential treatment and is just one name among several CVs being reviewed by the club’s board of directors.

Peseiro’s decision to pursue the coaching role at Zamalek raises questions about his commitment to his current position with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The 63-year-old coach recently signed a short-term contract extension with the NFF in the summer.

The move to seek a coaching role at Zamalek comes at a challenging time for Peseiro, who is facing criticism for the Super Eagles’ lackluster performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Nigeria is without a win after two games, including a 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Sunday.

As Peseiro navigates these professional crossroads, it remains to be seen how his potential move to Zamalek might impact his relationship with the NFF and his responsibilities with the Super Eagles.