Stephen Keshi is the only Nigerian to attain the football heights he has today. You can say same of Victor Enyeama. When the ace goal keeper said he was very familiar with the France team, we all believed it. He was outstanding in those 90minutes. A few hitches here and there but on the whole, Enyeama warmed his way to every Nigerian heart.
Keshi we hear agreed to go with Bafana Bafana of South Africa so it wasn't a surprise when he resigned after their France loss. He joined other enlightened people who throw in the towel just when the ovation is loudest.
Speaking after the loss to France in the second round of 2014 FIFA World Cup,
the Eagles’ Big Boss said it was time for him to move on after leading
the team to the victory at 2013 AFCON and reaching the play-off of the
2014 Mundial.
"I have to go back to my family and face fresh challenges."
Captain Joseph Yobo scored too. Against his own country. That is history too. Yobo who has celebrated his 100th cap as part of the national team
exactly during this world tournament, announced his leave explaining he
had done everything he could for the Eagles:
"I think I should give the younger ones the opportunity to forge ahead. I have nothing new to offer."
Interestingly, the immediate reports after the Nigeria vs France match said that when Keshi was asked about his future plans in the Nigerian team, he replied he didn’t know whether he would stay or not.
According to NAN, the Big Boss’s post-game words regarding the
plans were sketchy. Keshi was asked about whether he would lead the
Eagles to Morocco for 2015 African Cup of Nations, to which he replied
his job was over and he would rest for about 3 months with his family.
"I can’t speak about any country now. I just want to be with my
family. I am just going to have a deserved rest with my family and
then decide what next to do thereafter".
Moreover, he commented spoke the expiry of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF):
"My contract is almost up. Nobody has called me for negotiation. One cannot stay where he is not wanted."
Congrats Stephen Keshi, you have dared to moved and the world will never forget your role in Nigerian sports...You have not only written your name but inscribed it on the concrete walls.
Let's keep moving on!
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