Stephen Keshi has resigned as head coach of Nigeria following their World Cup elimination at the hands of France.
The Super Eagles could not progress past the last 16 of the tournament, losing 2-0 to les Bleus on Monday thanks to a Paul Pogba header and a Joseph Yobo own goal, both of which came late in the game.
Yobo, who picked up his 100th cap against France, announced his retirement to gathered media after the match, although his coach was reluctant to publically confirm he would step down.
However, Keshi is believed to have told Nigerian players following the Afcon champions' exit that he will leave the Super Eagles hotseat with their World Cup now over.
Keshi has stepped aside before only be to convinced to return, after the Confederations Cup last summer, but is set to move on to pastures new, with the post as South Africa coach identified as a possible alternative. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteIt is not easy to be a Nigerian Coach.
ReplyDeleteYou tried my brother - go look for greener pastures.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking Yobo to Brazil and for his 100 caps and record goal in the world cup finals. It is always good to bow out when the ovation is highest.highest. Yobo the record breaker! Nigeria had no midfielder in John Mikel Obi. Keshi placed Mikel cos of Chelsea not because of Mikel's form .Mikel is a very bad market now. O to! Just see how the french where running freely in the Midfield especially when Onazi was removed, Mikel cannot tackle, run,support attack, dribble and break attack.Yet he wants us believe that he deserve African footballer of the year award. Larry Izamoje did you watch the games? Sentiment apart, Did you see anything special about Mikel?
ReplyDeleteYes keshi! I concur with you, its better you move ahead and forget about this god damned country. ill go ahead and suggest if possible get another nationality that will be better cz at least you will be assured of a reasonable future.
ReplyDeleteMark
Yes keshi! I concur with you, its better you move ahead and forget about this god damned country. ill go ahead and suggest if possible get another nationality that will be better cz at least you will be assured of a reasonable future.
ReplyDeleteMark
Thanks Keshi. Well done indeed. You are a real patriot. Please somebody shoulell Mikel to resign. He no longer has any meaningful role in the national team. Is he waiting for somebody to tell him?
ReplyDeleteI wished those unpatriotic politicians will respect themselves and return to their different villages or cities and let the country move forward.
ReplyDeleteNo electricity
No good roads
No water
No employment
No sound education
No security
Corruption is the only thing they are known for.
Well brother Keshi!!!!!!!!