Keshi officially accepts offer to stay on as coach of Nigeria

Stephen Keshi has reportedly sent an official reply to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), confirming his decision to continue as the coach of the Super Eagles.

According to AfricanFootball, an assistant coach submitted Keshi’s notice of acceptance at the NFF office in Abuja.

Keshi’s previous contract ended following the African champions’ elimination from the 2014 World Cup and the Big Boss, who has been in charge of Nigeria for three years, was heavily linked with the South Africa job.

  The former Mali coach, has reportedly asked the NFF to provide him with an official residence and car, as part of his new deal, while he has also told top officials that he wants to be paid on time.

   Nigeria face Rwanda on September 7, in their first qualifying game ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.