The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the sack of Stephen Keshi as coach of the Super Eagles.
A statement by the NFF on the issue reads: ‘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.’
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.’
The decision, announced only minutes ago, is the culmination of about 2 weeks saga involving the sacked Super Eagles coach and the NFF. The issue is regarding Keshi’s alleged application for the vacant coaching job of Ivory Coast’s senior national team, which the NFF found to show a lack of commitment on the part of the former Super Eagles captain.
