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The Rise And Fall Of Keshi by Princecalm(m): 12:27pm On Oct 19, 2014
The engagement of Stephen Okechukwu as super Eagles coach in 2011 offered Nigeria football new beginning.From the background of a failed bid to qualify for the 2012 AFCON,Keshi's era saw the country qualify for the tournament in Souuh Africa and won it,for the first time in 19 years.
In the euphoria of the Afcon glory,when accolades were still pouring in from all over the world for the history making Big Boss,as Keshi is fondly called,the former national team captain stunned Nigerians when,in an interview,he told a South African based radio station that he had resigned as coach of the Eagles.David Mark,one of Keshi's strong backers intervened and promised the Delta state born tactician that his complaint will be looked into.Keshi sheathed the sword when he qualified for the 2014 Brazil world cup.The team's outing at the global showpiece left much to be desired. After a lethargic goaless draw with Iran, the Eagles struggled to an uninspiring 1-0 win over debutantes, Bosnia and Herzengovina and lost their best match 2-3 to a Messi inspired Argentina side.The team qualified for the second round,but lost to France 0-2 in a match many thought they were capable of winning.
After their elimination from the world cup,the Super Eagles have played four matches in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.For the first time in decades,Nigeria lost a home game 2-3 to Congo in Calarbar termed the "slaugheter ground",and a goaless draw with South Africa. In the midst of these results,Keshi remained adamant in his choice of players he invited to the National team.
The next match agains Sudan proved to be the biggest test case for Keshi as the Eagles lost 0-1 in Khartoum. However, the Eagles made amends in the return fixture by beating Sudan 3-1 in Abuja. This was too little and too late to save the neck of Keshi who was angling for a fresh contract with the NFF. His disengagement was announced hours after the win over Sudan.
Culled from Vanguard.

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