RETURN OF JOSE PASEIRO: Sports Minister not Involved In any ‘Coaches’ negotiation
Oru Leonard
The Federal Ministry of Sports Development has debunked stories making rounds in the media space that the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, supposedly in advanced talks with José Peseiro for a potential return as Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
SA Media to the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Ms Diana Mary Nsan who reacted in a release made available News Dot Africa had clarified that the news is entirely false and has been fabricated to create sensation.
“The Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, does not interfere or influence critical decisions of the federations, particularly in this case, the NFF. He operates with utmost decorum and ensures that the federations meet the required expectations and standards in the discharge of their duties.
“The Honourable Minister of Sports is committed to ensuring that the sports sector in Nigeria achieves monumental success under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Therefore, we urge Nigerians who love sports , critical stakeholders, including the media, to continue supporting the Federal Ministry of Sports Development and disregard this false news.
She said all updates from the Ministry of Sports Development and the Federations would be communicated through authorized and appropriate channels .
