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.”
The statement further read, “To this end and
pursuant to the provisions of Clause 4.3 of the
Employment Contract between Mr. Stephen
Keshi and the NFF (the contract) and the
various clauses therein, the Nigeria Football
Federation has decided to exercise its option to
summarily terminate the employment contract
of Mr. Stephen Keshi with the Federation with
immediate effect.”
It added that the termination was “without
prejudice to the settlement of any existing and
due financial obligations between the NFF and
Mr. Keshi.”
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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