Zamalek SC has announced the immediate termination of former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro’s contract as the team’s head coach. The Portuguese coach’s tenure lasted a mere 82 days, during which he managed 17 matches, securing 7 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses.
Peseiro’s time at Zamalek was marked by inconsistencies and a lack of cohesion. Despite his impressive resume, which includes stints with several top-tier teams, including the Nigerian national team, Peseiro struggled to make an impact at the Egyptian club. The team’s performance in the CAF Confederation Cup was particularly underwhelming, and their elimination from the competition was a significant blow.
The decision to part ways with Peseiro was likely influenced by the team’s poor performance in the league and cup competitions.
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Zamalek currently occupies the third spot in the Egyptian league with 40 points, far from the top-of-the-table dominance expected by the club’s fans. The team’s inability to defend their CAF Confederation Cup title was a significant disappointment, and Peseiro’s tactics and player selection came under intense scrutiny.
Jose Peseiro: photo credit: Getty images
The club’s administration has expressed gratitude to Peseiro for his efforts and wishes him luck in his future endeavors. Potential candidates to replace Jose Peseiro include Ayman El-Ramadi and José Riveiro, both of whom have been linked to the job.
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Peseiro signed a two-year contract with Zamalek many months after his contract with the Super Eagles ended in March 2024 soon after he guided the country to the final of the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire.
