20th April, 2015
Out of contract Super Eagles coach, Steven Keshi has stated the ball remains in the court of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, after an attempt to formalise a new deal for him did not materialise last Friday.
Keshi told Brila FM early today that he does not have any issues with the NFF and will put pen to paper once the football house gives the all clear.
“Ask the NFF not me, I am not in-charge here. If were I’d let you know what the situation is. I’ve been in Abuja since, If I’ve signed I’ll let you know or let you know whatever information I have. You can call the NFF and they’ll debrief you. But I am sure everything is under control, God is in control,” Keshi explained.
Meanwhile, Secretary-General of the NFF, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has called for calm as stakeholders and lovers of the game fret over the contract saga around Keshi while assuring that they will eventually re-sign Keshi.
Sanusi disclosed that the deal should be formalized tomorrow or at the latest on Wednesday.
“I am not in Abuja now, but we’ll certainly sign Keshi. I have his contact with me but I don’t want to disclose anything without full authorisation or overheat the situation. Let’s exercise some more patience, just between Tuesday and Wednesday.
“Nigerian’s should be patient, we appreciate their confidence and support. Just give me between Tuesday and Wednesday we’ll announce the Coach of the Super Eagles,” he told Brila FM.