The Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) has terminated the appointment of
Stephen Keshi as Head Coach of the Senior National Football Team, Super
Eagles.
A statement by the NFF Executive Committee on Saturday
said the decision was made, “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.”
The Federation said Keshi was 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.”
It
added that the termination was “without prejudice to the settlement of
any existing and due financial obligations between the NFF and Mr.
Keshi.”
NFF 1st Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi,
speaking on behalf of the entire Executive Committee of NFF, assured
Nigerians that the decision was not taken lightly or with any prejudice,
but in the ultimate interest of Nigeria football. He thanked Mr. Keshi
for his services to the country and wished him the very best in his
future endeavours.
“In the interim, the Super Eagles’ team
affairs will be jointly managed by Assistant Coach, Salisu Yusuf and the
Technical Directorate of the NFF headed by Coach Shuaibu Amodu, until
the Federation names in due course a new Head Coach, who, along with the
NFF will chart a new direction for the Super Eagles to ensure credible
participation in international competitions and assist in building a
sustainable football culture for the country,” said Akinwunmi
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