The story with continuation of Stephen Keshi’s career as the Super Eagles head coach might soon become clear.
Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) revealed on Sunday, September 14, that the Eagles’ Big Boss would sign the new contract before the forthcoming group match against Sudan in the 2015 African Nations Cup (AFCON), Premium Times reports.
The game is to be held in Omdurman in October. After the two qualifiers Keshi’s men have acquired only 1 point from the possible 6, losing 2-3 Congo and playing in a 0-0 draw with South Africa.
NFF Secretary-General Musa Amadu commented on the alleged contract signing saying that completing the deal will boost the Eagles’ morale and help the footballers proceed in the tournament.
It would be recalled that before the AFCON start Keshi had signed the deal for 2 September matches.
Meanwhile, Amadu denied the fact that delay in the contract was responsible for the Super Ealges’ not brilliant performance in these 2 matches.
“I don’t see how the coach’s contract will affect the performance of the team; that the inability of the coach to know his fate was responsible for the result is just speculation. I have no doubt that he will sign new contract; I know it’s critically important that the coach signs his contract to secure his future and to know exactly what is due to him. I am sure we will be able to sort out things before the next two games against Sudan.”
After the match against South Africa Keshi again spoke vaguely about his plans in the team saying he was “not sure yet… If we [the coach and the NFF] come to an agreement, yes I’ll stay. If no, I’ll depart.”
The stay-or-quit saga allegedly started in July after the Super Eagles’ knock out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Since then both Keshi and the Nigerian football body have made numerous statements regarding the situation. However, the final decision is yet to be provided.
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