Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has resigned his appointment after the Nigerian national team was knocked out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup by France.
Keshi spoke to journalists after the Eagles were eliminated in the round of 16 match in Brasilia, Monday, stating that it was time to move on.
“I have to go back to my family and face fresh challenges,” said Keshi.
Also, Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo has also call it quits with the national team after winning 100 caps.
“I think I should give the younger ones the opportunity to forge ahead. I have nothing new to offer,” the Norwich City defender said.
Nigeria was beaten 2 – 0 by France in their round of 16 match at the ongoing as the quarter final qualification continues to elude the African champions. Ghana, Cameroon and Senegal have all made it to the quarter final stage in World Cup history (Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana in 2010). Although the stats did not favour Nigeria going into the game, having won only one of their last 11 World Cup matches, Nigerian fans were hopeful following the display of the team against Argentina. France however made sure Nigeria has to wait another four years to try again.
Although the South African Football Association (SAFA) has denied lining up Keshi for the national team’s coaching job, ‘the Big Boss’ is expected to get back to coaching as soon as he is ready to be back. He may not be the best tactically, but he has shown ability to grind out results when most needed.
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