The duo,who had been at loggerheads since the 0-0 draw against Greece on Wednesday shook hands and hugged after a lengthy meeting initiated and chaired by Stephen Keshi.
“Keshi had a family chat with the boys yesterday and in the meeting he made it known to Mikel and Emenike that their rift is unsettling the team,” a source said.
“After a heated exchange both players poured out their minds after which Keshi settled them but not without getting involved in a shouting game with one of them.”
“At the end both players shook hands,hugged and even ended up in each other’s room chatting before going to bed, it’s over thanks to Keshi spotting it early.”
SL10 gathered that all 23 players who were present at the meeting were asked to speak out their grievances so all issues could be ironed out before their flight to Brazil today.
Newcastle forward Shola Amoebi, the oldest and most experienced among the players, advised his team mates on the strength of being united as a team with no ill feelings towards one another.
The team trained once yesterday ahead of their departure to Brazil for the World Cup with their first game scheduled for 15th of June against Iran. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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I hope this wil not bring back those years when ego and rift amomg players got hold of the team which often resulted to poor outings
ReplyDeleteMkel should realise that the world cup is not for mediocres. He was contesting the African Footballer of the year Award with Toure. Just Imagine? Now he is rubbing shoulder with another players in the Nigeria squad. Mikel should know that it is a players performance on the pitch that makes him important in football not his money or club or sentiments from his country me. Larry Izam...take note.
ReplyDeleteBig Boss have to settle them so as to allow peace rain among them!
ReplyDeletegood reason to fail at the competition.
ReplyDeleteguys eyes on the goal and not on your team mate for superiority. please!
ReplyDeleteThank you big boss
ReplyDeleteThere should be room for mature way of correction , not imposing superiority, naija needs the duo , ACCURATE PASSER AND GOAL SCORER . we can shock the world with team work and win the world cup
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