Stephen Keshi,
who earlier announced that his contract as the head coach of the Super
Eagles had
expired, has presented the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with his requests to return as the
coach.
African Football on
Tuesday, reported that Keshi told President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan that he will sign a new deal if the
NFF agrees to pay him N10million a month.
In his initial contract, he received
N5million He reportedly made the demand when he
met President Jonathan at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, when he arrived from the
world tournament in Brazil. Keshi is said to have demanded for
upfront payment to avoid delays he had with his former deal, and to recall his
former assistant Sylvanus Okpalla.
“He also wanted what he called a free
hand as regards his team selection and preparations, saying he no longer wishes
to deal with the technical committee.He also wanted Okpalla back to his
backroom staff. The President has assured him that his
demands will be considered.” claimed a source. The news comes after reports that he
got a $260,000 pay for the World Cup.
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