You must build young, vibrant Eagles, NFF tells Keshi

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) told returnee Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi in clear terms  yesterday to encourage young players to the Super Eagles after the coach formally signed a new contract.

NFF acting president Seyi Akinwunmi said Keshi has been tasked with building a “young, vibrant Eagles”.

“He has the charge to create a new young, vibrant Eagles that would play a style of football that Nigerians would be proud of,” said Akinwunmi.

“To ensure a seamless transition of the U20 players to the Super Eagles”

In his first stint, Keshi was slow in bringing exciting young talents is part of a long-term plan to develop world-class coaches and so the board took its time to deliberate over the appointment of Keshi,” he said.

Source: Vanguard