Keshi denies Bribery Allegations
Super Eagles’ coach, Stephen Keshi, has denied circulating rumours that he receives bribes from players to call them up to the squad.
Keshi was speaking about Aaron Samuel’s goal during the team’s 2-0 win over the Red devils of Congo in Pointe-Noire.
He said: “I just have to elaborate a little bit as is the case with Aaron Samuel who has done well. Babatunde Michael is the same, just that he’s injured right now. When he first came, a lot of people were saying ‘Oh Keshi took money from these boys, Keshi took money’.
“For Aaron Samuel, there was never a time I had a panic moment because I had seen him play. I just wanted him to go in when the time was right and I’m glad for him.
“We just have to believe in these boys because if you guys don’t give them the belief and confidence, how are they going to be the next Okocha? How are they going to be the next Kanu? How are they going to be the next Uche Okechukwu? How are they going to be the next Peter Rufai?
The former Super Eagles player urged nigerian fans to be patient and believe in him as he brings in new players into the team.
“There are two other Nigerian players that I am still watching. Good players and I will bring them in when the time is right.”
“Nigerians just need to have a little bit of trust and belief that whatever we are doing is not for us, but for the team. It’s for them, for Nigerians just to make them happy.”