Bonfrere Jo believes Keshi Sack long Overdue

Former Super Eagles Handler Johannes Bonfrere, has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), for sacking coach Stephen keshi stating that he does not have what it takes to lead the team to new height.

           

The federation terminated Keshi's contract having found out that the former Togo handler applied Ivory Coast job.

Jo, led Nigeria’s U-23 team to gold at the 1996 Olympics, said only a foreign manager can elevate the Eagles.

"I think the NFF need to hire a foreign coach to take charge of the Super Eagles,” he told Completesportsnigeria.com.

"The Super Eagles have failed to make much impact since they won the African Cup of Nations in 2013 and it has to do with the inability of the coaches to take the team to new heights.

"Personally, I don’t think Stephen Keshi has what it takes to take the team beyond where they are now.

"So the decision made by the NFF to sack him was the right one.

"The next task before them now is to carefully look for a capable foreign coach that can help improve the performance of the team."

Lars Lagerback is the last foreign coach to lead Nigeria. He was in charge of the Eagles at the 2010 World Cup. 

In a chat with www.footballlive.ng, Former Super Eagles coach, Johannes Bonfrere, Dutch football coach and former midfielder, who guided Nigeria to their victory in the 1996 Olympic Games, has hailed the sack of Steven Keshi as national team handler, insisting that the decision was even long overdue. 

NFF set date for appointment Keshi Successor after breach of contract

Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has told www.footballlive.ng that a substantive coach for the Super Eagles will be named in a week or two.

    

According to him, Nigerians should be a bit patient while also noting that the NFF has not decided whether the coach to be announced will be local or foreign.

The NFF announce on Saturday it had parted ways with 2013 AFCON winning Coach Stephen Keshi for a breach of contract.  

Former Coach Amodu Shuaibu and assistant Salisu Yusuf has been given the job to take charge as a caretaker.

Keshi not among the Candidate for Elephant Job NFF Confirms

The Cote d’Ivoire Football Federation (FIF), has released a list of five coaches, that are in the running to replace Herve Renard, as their national team manager.

Google Image: Stephen Keshi

It was reported that FIF received 60 applications from interested candidates with Nigerian Stephen Keshi, who currently handles the Super Eagles appearing on the list.

The Ivorian Federation the final shortlist on its official website www.fedivoir.com/fifci, Portuguese coach, Paulo Duarte, Polish manager, Henryk Kasperczak, French trio of Patrice Neveu, Frédéric Antonetti and Michel Dussuyer.

Last three will be announce before one of them is given the job.

Renard left The Elephants to join French club Lille, after helping them win their first Africa Cup of Nations trophy in 23 years.

Keshi Invites Skipper Enyeama, and 14 other Overseas professionals for Chad game

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has invited skipper Vincent Enyeama and 14 other overseas–based professionals for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Chad in Kaduna.

         

Thelikes of defenders Godfrey Oboabona and Kenneth Omeruo, midfielders Ogenyi Onazi and Babatunde Michael and forward Ahmed Musa, who were all at last year’s FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil make their return to the team.

Darmstadt 98 of Germany right back Leon Balogun, Israel–based John Ogu, former Switzerland junior international Steven Ukoh, China –based Aaron Samuel and Odion Ighalo, whose 20 league goals helped Championship side Watford FC to the English Premiership, have also been called alongside former junior international Rabiu Ibrahim.

New faces William Troost-Ekong, a defender based in The Netherland

Here is a full List of the foreign pros who join the home-based pros in camp:

Goalkeeper: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France)

Defenders: Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough FC, England); Leon Balogun (Darmstadt 98, Germany); William Troost-Ekong (FC Dordrecht, The Netherlands); Kingsley Madu (AS Trencin, Slovakia)

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva); Babatunde Michael (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine); Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia); Anderson Esiti (Estoril FC, Portugal); Steven Ukoh (Biel-Bienne FC, Switzerland)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Aaron Samuel (Guangzhou R & F, China); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England)

According to thenff.com 

NFF appoints keshi assistant Quietly

Former Pillars and Enyimba Coach Salisu Yusuf returns to the National team Job as an Assistant to Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi.
       
The Nigeria Football Federation subtly appoint Salisu Yusuf as the Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles according to reports by footballlive.ng   ending his long anticipated as the most senior member of the back room staff.

Yusuf who had spells with the two top Premier League clubs, Kano Pillars and Enyimba FC is expected to resume immediately.

The announcement was made by the Federation on its social media platform on Thursday along with a list of 26 invited home-base players expected to kick-start the team's camping programme ahead of next month's 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad," Per NFF.

Meanwhile, nothing was said about ex International Daniel Amokachi; who was relieved of his duties as interim Coach as soon as Keshi was re-appointed.

Keshi resumes office Release 26 home based player for Chad Game

Returned Super Eagles of Nigeria Coach Stephen Keshi has resumed fully to office and has started preparations for the 2017 Nation Cup Qualifier.
         
The Big Boss yesterday releases the 26 home based-player list that will execute the match again Chad next month.

Keshi who have stated it in a conference when he was been re-instated has the Eagles coach for the third time that in his new coming there wont be room for any bench warmer in his squad, that he will selects his players according to their performance in their respective club sides.

Below is the List of  Players coach keshi has invited for the game against Chad.

FULL LIST;

Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi (Warri Wolves); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars); Chidiebere Eze (Gabros International).

Defenders: Solomon Kwambe (Warri Wolves); Chibuzor Okonkwo (Gabros International); Idris Aloma (Enyimba FC); Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Nelson Ogbonnaya (Heartland FC); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves); Chinedu Udoji (Enyimba FC); Samuel Olabisi (FC Taraba); Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars).

Midfielders: Nathaniel Joseph (Sharks FC); Michael Egbeta (Warri Wolves); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Igbinosa Esosa (Nasarawa United); Moses Ekpai Ubong (Kano Pillars); Henlong Charles (Giwa FC).

Forwards: Mfon Udoh (Enyimba FC); Gbolahan Salami (Warri Wolves); Ibrahim Shaibu (Giwa FC); Joe Omale (Dekina Dragons); Stanley Dimgba (Warri Wolves); Ezekiel Mbah (Kano Pillars); Onoriode Odah (Enugu Rangers); Azeez Shobowale (Kano Pillars).

No room for bench warmer says- Keshi

New appointed Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has stated and emphasize that players who are not featuring regularly in their club wont be having space in his new regime.
                             
The big boss who was just re-appointed on Tuesday has the head coach of the senior national team said in media briefing that he would need to begin work immediately toward the AFCON 2017 qualifications.

"We have to get players that are playing regularly for their teams and have at least three or four training sessions before a game, but it's always very difficult, big boss said.  

"So what we have to do is to concentrate on a lot of tactical work most of the time because I think they are physically fit for their clubs.

"So we just need to try and get it done because we don't have a lot of time so most of our work will be tactical and positional play."

Stephen Keshi signs two years contract to continue as Super Eagles Coach

Stephen Keshi has been re-appointed as the chief coach of Super Eagles sinning a two years contract with the Nigeria Football Federation.
        
The big Boss initial contract ran out at the end of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in July, after Nigeria crashed out in  the Round of 16, losing  2-0 to France.

"It's a fresh start Keshi told BBC Sport. We need the support of our fans, media and every Nigerian to return  the team to where we truly belong.

"As a coach and former player i was also hurt that we failed to qualify for the last Nations Cup.

"I remain confident that this this time around we will see an improvement, change in attitude and positive results" Stephen Keshi Stated.

"To succeed we all need to come together as one because Nigeria belongs to us, this is not Stephen Keshi team but our National Team."

Keshi's first assignment is to deliver Nigeria the 2018 World Cup Ticket which begins in June.

Keshi wants NFF to Sack Amokachi

According to reports on the Sun News a staggering revelation has been made on the latest request from the about to be re-appointed national team boss, Stephen Keshi as whisper from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Glass House suggests that he wants Daniel Amokachi sacked as assistant manager of the Super Eagles, FCNaija.com can exclusively report.
     

The former Everton forward was in charge of the Eagles in Keshi's absence when the team prosecuted two friendly games- first, a disgracefully defeat against Uganda in front of home fans at Akwa Ibom international stadium which was followed by a lackluster 1-1 draw in South Africa against the Bafana Bafana.

Amokachi told an unnamed NFF official after the Cranes friendly that it was the big boss that selected the team and he was just a figurehead- that news got the ears of Stephen Keshi and got him furious.

Now, he wants Amokachi out and the former Mail coach is pushing the NFF chiefs to re-engage the services of his former assistant, Togolese Valerie Hounandinuou who was fired by the NFF in April 2013.

Keshi who recently agreed a new deal with the Nigerian football body to continue as manager will sign the contract papers this week.

Keshi has been offered terms.. but he can go to Burkina Faso if he wishes- pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick confirmed to www.footballive.ng  according to reports that the body has offered Stephen keshi new terms for a contract renewal.
                     
Keshi's contract was delayed because the Federation wanted to avoid any litigation' and had ensued the terms of what was offered was in the best interest of Country as well as protect the concerns of the coach.
" We just finalized the contract and it will be presented today while we expect a response on Wednesday.

"The reason why the contract was delayed was  because we wanted to avid any litigation. We had to look at everything that will protect Keshi and the NFF's interests and be the best for the country.

However, Pinnick made clear the Federation will wish Keshi on his way should he refuse the terms of the contract. "If what he's offered by Burkina Faso is better than what we've presented, and he opts for other, well it's unfortunate."

Keshi Vowed not to go below his asking Price for Eagles Job

No contract Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has insisted that he will not go below his asking price, if the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) wants to retain him as the national team's coach.
                                          
Keshi, whom the Amaju Pinnick-led NFF board has left in the dark since he failed to qualify Nigeria for the just ended Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea, stated that not coaching the team would not take anything away from him according to reports.

The big boss continued "Like i have been saying, if i am not coaching Nigeria, it is not going to be the end of the world. If that is their thinking, we might have an agreement for any other person to take it,"

Moreover keshi continue"Coaching Nigeria is a great opportunity because, after playing for 14 years, captaining the Nigerian team and as on of the pioneers of the Flying Eagles, assistant coaches to Bonfrere Jo, Shaibu Amodu, then coming in as the head coach and winning the AFCON after almost 20 years, then thinking of a pay cuy? i feel it is something i have think over."