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NFF is not serious-Stephen Keshi
 
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Mon, 25 Aug 2014   ||   Nigeria,
 

super eagles coach Stephen Keshi has appeared to have ruled out the possibilities of returning as the head coach of the super eagles

Keshi told the british broadcasting corporation that the NFF is not taking the matter lightly

 He said;  “Talks over a new contract shouldn’t drag on. I can’t wait any more – the NFF is not serious.

“I have moved on. I can only wish the country well for the future,” Keshi told BBC.

 “There’s a game in two weeks [Nations Cup qualifier against Congo] but no-one is thinking about it and at the same time they expect you to win,”

“I understand the ongoing crisis facing the federation but the national team should not suffer from such at this crucial stage.

“Sadly, I also think attention is focused more on the upcoming NFF elections and the national team is simply not a priority.”

The NFF officials are understood to have offered Keshi a new four-year deal and same $30,000-a-month salary he was paid in his first stint as manager, while the coach had asked for an increase.

Keshi discolosed that he has turned down  offers from other countries.

“I’ve had about seven countries approach me in the last two months but I kept them all away,” he added.

“I love my country and I am aware of the dream our fans had of me taking this team to the next level.

“While acknowledging the efforts of some people involved in the negotiation, I think others probably have other important things to do.”

 

 

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