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"Re-employ Keshi and I"ll resign"-NFF official.

NFF Technical and Development Committee member, Paul Bassey has joined the increasing list of football stakeholders in the country who believe Stephen Keshi isn’t the right man for the Super Eagles.
‎Infact, the CAF media team member has vowed to quit his position if the ex- coach is being re-employed.

“I feel pained that we are still talking about whether to hire or not to hire Keshi. As for me, I”ve decided that the day they announce Keshi as coach, I’ll relinquish my job as a member of the Technical Committee.”

The Sports Journalist continued, ‘I worked with Keshi for four years and know that he has nothing to offer the Eagles as a coach. We need to move our football forward and offer a contract to somebody who will breathe fresh air and bring back Nigeria to the front row of African football and the world. 

Keshi cannot do this. He knows his limitations but has decided to hold up the same game that gave him fame and fortune in Nigeria. We cannot continue to be moving round in circles with one man on the centre as if without him nothing good can happen to our football. If they appoint him today, I’ll throw in my towel. That is is my opinion and I wish them well.”



Source: VanguardNGR
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Ex Super Eagles coach, Chief Onigbinde counsels Keshi

Ex Super Eagles handler, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has implored  Stephen Keshi to take a thorough look at the new contract offered him by ‎the Nigeria Football Federation  (NFF ) before turning it down or accepting it‎.

Recall that the former Togo coach complained about the clauses in the new deal which is effective from March 1st that he even tagged it a “slave contract”.

The FIFA instructor said although Keshi can’t be forced to accept what won’t favour him but, “my advice to him is to study the contract very well before accepting the deal. If what I’ m reading in the newspaper is anything to go by, I think he should be very careful. A contract that has the benefit shifting too much to the employer is not too good , it will make the employee to be at the mercy of the employer . So Keshi should be vigilant, “ Onigbinde counselled .


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"I told them I don't want the job." Stephen Keshi accuses NFF of misleading Nigerians.

Former Super Eagles handler, Stephen Keshi has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if misleading Nigerians even after he turned down a new contract from them.

The ex international who has been out of contract since the Eagles crashed out of the 2014 World Cup also missed an opportunity to manage Burkina Faso’s team.

He told reporters he and his agent never received contract terms from the NFF.

“How come he is turning around to say he is offering me a new contract, and that I’m the one stalling. I’ve told them I don’t want the job. I’m tired of coaching and being surrounded by people who don’t want me in the job.” He stated.
Keshi also denied being paid outstanding salaries.
“I heard also Amaju said he has paid us everything, that he is
not owing us. It is a lie, big-time lie. He is owing us two months plus our winning bonus for the game against Sudan. What is he talking about? Because I am keeping quiet, I don’t want to talk? Now if they want me to talk, I will start talking and let Nigerians know what is happening.

He continued, ‎”I don’t understand, how can Amaju, who says he is the president of Nigerian football, be lying to Nigerians? Is that how he wants to run Nigeria Football? They are owing us money they have not paid and instead of him to say okay there is no money yet or something, he is telling everyone he has paid everything.”



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Stephen Keshi on Burkina Faso's radar

Out-of-contract Super Eagles boss, Stephen Keshi has been named in a three-man shortlist for a managerial post in Burkina Faso. The Burkina Faso Football Federation’s list also includes Serbia’s Milovan Rajevac and German coach, Gernot Rohr.

The FBF announced, “The Burkinabe Football Federation has just taken the first step in selecting a national coach, producing the shortlist that includes the names of the top three contenders for the post.”

Keshi who is also running for a new contract from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to be offered a new one in few days time.

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FIFA backs Amaju Pinnick as NFF President

World Football Governing Body, FIFA has abided by the majority decision of the NFF Appeals Committee that upheld the elections of the president, Amaju Pinnick, his Vice, Seyi Akinwumi and two board members, Felix Ayansi-Agwu and Sherif Inuwa.
The NFF sent rulings to FIFA to know its stand following the controversy generated by chairman of the committee, Barrister Okey Ajunwa Ajunwa’s report.
And in a letter signed by its General Secretary, Jerome Valcke and sent via email to the General Secretary of the NFF, Musa Amadu and copied to CAF, FIFA backed the majority decision of the Appeals Committee to uphold the elections and added that it is pleased to work with the new Amaju-Pinnick-led board.
The letter reads,
“We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 8 December 2014 including details of the ruling of the Nigeria Football Federation Appeals Committee. We note the majority decision of the Electoral Appeals Committee to uphold in their entirety the results of the Elective Congress held in Warri on 30 September 2014.
“We are therefore pleased to be able to start working with the office bearers headed by the NFF President, Amaju pinnick. We will contact you in the coming days to organise an introductory meeting between Mr Pinnick and FIFA president in Zurich .”
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FIFA delays Nigeria's 2014 World Cup prize-money

According to reports, FIFA is yet to release $9m prize-money Nigeria earned for appearing at the 2014 World Cup because of the lingering crisis rocking the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). This was revealed by the NFF general secretary, Musa Amadu in a recent radio interview in Abuja
 “The money is ready, but the katakata (crisis) we have had has meant we are yet to access it. We believe that once everything is sorted, we will get the cash.” He added.
He also mentioned that the NFF would offset the $3.8 million Super Eagles World Cup appearance fee advanced to them by the federal government.‎
 “We have a memo from the sports ministry reminding us of our obligation to the government and once we get the money, we will pay up,” he said.
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Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, Taribo West, Mercy Akide, others get NFF appointment.

‎Ex- internationals; Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, Celestine Babayaro, Finidi George, Taribo West, Tijani Babangida others have been appointed as members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Study Group.
The group which was set up after Nigeria’s shocking exit from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations will focus on getting talented Nigerian players into the developmental leagues in Europe for the purpose of creating a pool of future Super Eagles’ players and work hard at getting more Nigerian–born footballers in Europe to commit to representing their fatherland.
Headed by Jay Jay Okocha, also included in the group are; Kashimawo Laloko, Henry Nwosu, Peter Rufai, Dominic Iorfa,Dahiru Sadi, Gbenga Ogunbote, Mutiu Adepoju, Florence Omagbemi, Mercy Akide-Udoh, nn Chiejine, Benedict Akwuegbu, Michael Obiku, Darlington Omodiagbe, Eucharia Uche, Salisu Yusuf, Alloy Agu and Benedict Iroha
Meanwhile, to improve the quality of coaching, match–reading and backroom analysis in the country and ultimately improve the fortunes of the various national teams, the Executive Committee adopted a proposal by its President, Amaju Pinnick, to sponsor 17 persons on a two week, intensive training programme in the United Kingdom.
They include; Sam John Obuh, Isa Ladan Bosso, Shaibu Amodu, Salisu Yusuf, Paul Aigbogun, Kelechi Emeteole, David Ngodigha, Edema Fuludu, Yisa Sofoluwe, Nwankwo Kanu, Augustine ‘Jay –Jay’ Okocha, Garba Lawal, Dahiru Sadi, Siji Lagunju, Ann Chiejine, Florence Omagbemi and Garba Musa.
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Nigeria escapes FIFA wrath

The warring parties have decided to sheath their swords. Nigeria today escaped FIFA ban as the suit filed against the Nigeria Football Federation by the board by ex-menbers of the board was withdrawn by Justice Ambrose Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Jos Plateau State.
“The suit is hereby dismissed as the plaintiffs have announced their intention to withdraw the case from the court.”‎ The judge added.
This is coming few days after world football governing body, FIFA gave the country few  days to sort out the crisis in the Glass house or be banned for 7 months.

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New NFF President says Stephen Keshi has reached his limit


Newly-elected Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick was recently asked whether Nigeria would appoint a new coach for the national team or extend the incumbent manager, Stephen Keshi’s tenure. His reply


“Keshi? He’s has reached his limit and must build his capacity. But he should be shown respect because he’s a national hero & must be accorded his respect. Board will take a decision based on recommendation of the technical team. 



There are due processes towards appointing a coach and the technical committee will have to give a report before we decide. We’ll do everything in the best interest of Nigerians. Wouldn’t say if Keshi will continue or leave. Even if my administration doesn’t win any trophy, Nigeria must improve it’s referees!”

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Delta FC Chairman, Amaju Pinnick emerges new NFF President.

After an election held in Warri, today September 30, 2014, Delta FC Chairman, Amaju Pinnick has emerged new President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).

Pinnick secured a total of with 32 votes, other contestants, Dominic Iorfa and Taiwo Ogunjobi polled eight 8 and 4 votes respectively.

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