After a string of disappointing results, Egyptian giants Zamalek have parted ways with former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, ending his tenure less than three months after his appointment.
“An agreement has been reached between Zamalek and coach Jose Peseiro to mutually terminate the contract,” the club announced via Facebook. “We wish you the best in your future endeavours.”
The 65-year-old Portuguese tactician, who previously managed Porto and Sporting Lisbon, took charge of Zamalek on February 14, becoming just the fifth coach to have managed both of Egypt’s fierce rivals, Zamalek and Al Ahly.
However, Zamalek, the defending champions, were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup and the Egyptian League Cup under Peseiro, and a poor run in the league saw them slip to third place, seven points adrift of leaders Pyramids.
Peseiro has previously coached the national teams of Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, as well as the Saudi club Al-Hilal and United Arab Emirates’ teams Al Wahda and Sharjah.
