Stephen Keshi reconsiders his resignation

Below is a press statement the Super Eagles coach released early this morning...

My attention has been drawn to reports in the media that I have resigned my appointment as the Head Coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria.

While I have had cause to express my displeasure over some issues that happened in the course of our participation in the AFCON 2013, which my team won by the grace of God, especially concerning my relationship with the Nigerian Football Federation, I have since had opportunity to discuss the various issues with all concerned. I am therefore pleased to say that I have reconsidered my position and have decided to continue with my job.

I want to thank the Honorable Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, for his swift and kind intervention.

Signed
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi
12th February 2013

Keshi withdrew his resignation after a meeting with the Sports Minister yesterday. Keshi and the Super Eagles boarded their flight about 7am this morning to commence their journey back to Nigeria.