Super Eagles: Jose Peseiro celebrate coaching team Roberto Carlos to 3-4 loss against team Ronaldinho
Super Eagles of Nigeria Head Coach Jose Peseiro took part in a charity football fiesta featuring Brazilian greats Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos.
Brazilian historical figures Leading their respective sides in a major all-star game in Orlando were Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos
Both current stars and retired athletes participated in the spectacle known as "The Beautiful Game" at the Exploria Stadium.
Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid and Nani, a former winger for Manchester United, are two prominent players engaged.
As long as the crowd was having fun, the outcome was never as important as how well the game was performed.
Nigerian hero Jay-Jay Okocha, who was playing for team Ronaldinho, used some of his deft dribbling to go past the defense and lift the ball over goalkeeper Rene Higuita to start the scoring.
Team Ronaldinho inflicted a 4-3 loss on Team Roberto Carlos, led by Peseiro.
Jose Peseiro on coaching in Ronaldinho vs Roberto Carlos all-star game
Peseiro explained after leading the Super Eagles to a 3-2 win against Sierra Leone at the SKD Stadium, Monrovia that he would participate in the charity game.
A statement on his official social media platforms said, "It is an honor and a joy to be invited to coach Roberto Carlos' team against Ronaldinho's team in this edition of the Beautiful Game.
"It's nice to see so many friends from my time at Real Madrid... I love this game!"
Peseiro, who led the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast next year with a game against Sao Tome and Principe left to play, expressed delight at participating in the event.
Along with the pictures was a message that said, "Memories of two wonderful days, reconnecting with friends, sharing memories, and enjoying the Beautiful Game.
"Thank you to everyone for your presence!"
Peseiro is now expected to await a decision by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on his continuation as Super Eagles coach.
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