Egyptian giants Zamalek have parted ways with head coach Jose Peseiro, following a dismal run of results which culminated in a 2-2 draw against National Bank.
A statement on the club’s official website read, “Zamalek and Jose Peseiro agree to end the relationship by mutual consent. We wish him the best in future.”
Peseiro had put pen to paper on a two-year contract with Zamalek in February, following his stint with the Nigerian national team whom he led to a second-placed finished at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cote d’Ivoire last year.
The 65-year-old Portuguese tactician had been under intense pressure in recent weeks, as they failed to defend their CAF Confederation Cup title after losing 1-0 on aggregate to South African Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch.
They were also eliminated from the Egyptian Cup plus a terrible run in the league saw them slip to third place, seven points adrift of table-toppers Pyramids.
During his 82 days in charge of Zamalek, Peseiro oversaw 17 matches in total, securing seven wins, eight draws and two defeats.