“They planned to sack Keshi” – Uchegbulan tells President Jonathan

By Phillip Eta

Amanaze Uchegbulan, the former Vice President of Nigeria Football Association, has sent words to President Goodluck Jonathn, revealing the the Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi and the federation, had already concluded plans to sack Stephen Keshi.
Keshi led his boys to an impressive 2-1 victory over favourites Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday, but Amanze said most of the people who praised him, wanted him out.
“Many of those commending Stephen Keshi yesterday for Nigeria’s victory against Ivory Coast had concluded plans to sack him,” he said on Sunday.
According to him, there was even a plan at a time, to boot Keshi out, while the Africa Cup of Nations was ongoing.
“At a time, they were even considering sacking Keshi in South Africa. Later, they wanted to sack two of Keshi’s assistant coaches.
Amanze went ahead to throw his support around the former Togo boss, insisting that he was on the right track and building a team for the future.
“Look at the game the Eagles played today. Great game. Great game. I told them that Keshi is building a team and that he was on the right track.

“But the minister wanted him out and the federation bought his plan. I wish the Presidency could have somebody who understands sports and who will help in advising them on the right way to run sports. Many of the people congratulating Keshi now including the minister wanted to sack him.
“They have concluded that he would go after the Nations Cup. But look at the game Nigeria played under Keshi today.
“Superb game. Please, let them leave them to continue the good work that they are doing. It takes time to build a solid team and Keshi and his colleagues are doing the right thing.”
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