By Oluwashina Okeleji BBC Sport, Lagos
Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama expressed his surprise that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decided to replace coach Stephen Keshi barely a month before the side’s final two African Nations Cup qualifiers.
The decision to install Shaibu Amodu came only hours after Keshi led Nigeria to a 3-1 win against Sudan to revive their campaign to reach Morocco.
“It’s a big shock that things have taken this turn, particularly with two big games coming up next month,” Nigeria captain Enyeama told BBC Sport.
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“It’s rather a pity. We just wish coach Keshi a very good life, success in his career and greatness in the future”
Vincent Enyeama Nigera goalkeeper
“But the authority [the NFF] who took this decision they know exactly what they are doing, they call the shots.
“As a manager you get hired and you get fired. We all saw it coming [with the results and reaction of the fans], but we are going to work with the new man in charge.
“It’s rather a pity. We just wish coach Keshi a very good life, success in his career and greatness in the future. ”
Keshi, who was without a contract for the recent Cup of Nations qualifiers, had enjoyed past success with the team.
