The
Nigeria Football Federation has terminated the appointment of Stephen Keshi as
Head Coach of the Senior National Football Team, Super Eagles.
A statement by the NFF Executive Committee on Saturday said this decision was made, “having thoroughly reviewed the reports/findings of the NFF Disciplinary Committee and NFF Technical and Development Committee, as well as having reviewed the actions and inactions of Mr. Stephen Keshi, in the performance of his duties as Super Eagles’ Head Coach, which we found to lack the required commitment to achieve the Federation’s objectives as set out in the Coach’s employment contract.”
NFF 1st Vice President,
Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, speaking on behalf of the entire Executive Committee
of NFF, assured Nigerians that the decision was not taken lightly or with any
prejudice, but in the ultimate interest of Nigeria football. He thanked Mr.
Keshi for his services to the country and wished him the very best in his
future endeavours.
“In the interim, the
Super Eagles’ team affairs will be jointly managed by Assistant Coach, Salisu
Yusuf and the Technical Directorate of the NFF headed by Coach Shuaibu Amodu,
until the Federation names in due course a new Head Coach, who, along with the NFF
will chart a new direction for the Super Eagles to ensure credible
participation in international competitions and assist in building a
sustainable football culture for the country,” said Akinwunmi.
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