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NFF still on course to appoint coach despite change of government

Stephen Keshi
Stephen Keshi
President of the NFF has revealed that the change in government will not affect the decision of the federation to give the coach a new deal
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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation Pinnick Amaju has assured that plans to reinstate Stephen Keshi as Super Eagles coach are still on course despite the change of government.

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After Tuesday's victory for Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential elections, fears have emerged over the appointment of the coach.

Speculations have emerged that Stephen Keshi might be dropped by the new government as he was forced to the NFF by the Goodluck Jonathan's government.

It is a widely believed fact that President Goodluck Jonathan ordered the reinstatement of the coach and enjoys the patronage of high ranking members of the current ruling party, PDP.

Pinnick Amaju has however dispelled the reports revealing that undefined and that he is the choice of the fedreation.

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He confirmed that Stephen Keshi will sign the deal soon after the Easter Holidays.

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