The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in the early
hours of Thursday have announced the contract
termination of Coach Stephen Keshi as the Super
Eagles head coach.
After a long hours meeting of the Executive board
members held at the Transcrop hilton hotel in Abuja
the board unanimously agreed to part away with the
Big Boss and his technical crew.
Speaking with cross section of the press shortly after
the meeting at 1am Nigeria time on Thursday, first vice
President of the Federation, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi said
the Federation appreciated Keshi and will give due
support to him and his technical crew.
“You could recall Keshi and his technical crew
contract expired after the World cup, and the
federation have decided not to renew their contract,”
Akinwunmi revealed.
“The Federation appreciated his effort for the success
he achieved and the development of our football.
“We have decided to sponsor him and his technical
crew (Daniel Amokachi and Ike Shoromu) to any choice
of their coaching school to acquire for more knowledge
in the game at our expenses,” Akinwunmi said.
Former Niger Tornadoes player, Shaibu Amodu returns
as the team interim coach to be assisted with three
coaches from the Glo Premier League.
“We have two more important matches in the
qualifiers which we hope to secure full points, and
qualify for the Nations Cup.
“Coach Amodu will take over of the team as interim
coach, to be assisted by Salisu Yusuf (El Kanemi
Warriors) and Gbenga Ogunbote (Sharks FC) while
former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Alloy Agu will be the
goalkeeper trainer,” the NFF official divulge.
Super Eagles will travel next month to face
Congo and host South Africa in Nigeria in the last
phase of the qualifiers.
Source:
www.naijasportscentre.com/amodu-to-lead-super-
eagles/
