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In a show of support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the AFCON 2023 final against Cote d’Ivoire, renowned football coach Jose Mourinho has highlighted his friendship with Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro as the driving force behind his allegiance.
Mourinho, with a storied career coaching top European clubs, expressed his close bond with Peseiro, emphasizing their shared journey from university days to the present.
Peseiro, appointed as Super Eagles head coach in May 2022, holds a significant place in Mourinho's football connections, with the latter considering him one of his closest friends in the sport.
Mourinho sees this AFCON final as a historic opportunity for Peseiro, aiming to become the first Portuguese coach to win the African Cup.
The match between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire is set to take place at the Alassane Outtara Stadium in Abidjan, kicking off at 9 pm Nigerian time.
Mourinho's endorsement adds a unique personal touch to the highly anticipated showdown between the West African rivals
