NFF sacks Keshi, Amodu steps in

Firstclass newsline learnt that the Nigeria Football Federation 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 this
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, which we found to lack the required commitment to achieve the
Federation's objectives as set out in the Coach's employment
contract."
The statement further read, "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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