Football: Nigeria coach Keshi rescinds resignation says official
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Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi reacts as he holds the trophy after their African Nations Cup final victory against Burkina Faso in Johannesburg on Feb 10, 2013. The Nigeria Football Federation says Keshi has rescinded his resignation and negotiations continue following the team's win at the African Cup of Nations. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - The Nigeria Football Federation says national coach Stephen Keshi has rescinded his resignation and negotiations continue following the team's win at the African Cup of Nations.
A statement early Tuesday morning from the federation, labeled as being on behalf of Keshi, said that he "reconsidered my position and have decided to continue with my job".
Ademola Olajire, a federation spokesman, and Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi could not be immediately reached for comment.
South Africa's Metro FM said Keshi told the radio station in an interview on Monday that his initial decision to quit came from his anger over federation officials threatening to fire him just prior to Nigeria's quarterfinal against Ivory Coast.
