On Monday, Keshi announced that he would be standing down as Eagles manager following Nigeria's elimination from the World Cup after the team crashed out to France in the second round. He told the players in the dressing room that the NFF had not offered him a new contract and as such would be moving on, prompting speculation about who his replacement would be.
Earlier this week, however, NFF executive committee member, Emeka Inyama, said the federation had not received any formal notification from Keshi. It appears that both the NFF and Keshi are waiting for the other to get in touch, so in order the break the logjam, the federation is proposing a new two-year deal to the coach.
Under the terms of the new N168m (£602,477) deal, Keshi's monthly salary would also be increased to N7m (£25,103) from the N5m (£17,930) he was earning under his previous contract. It is still uncertain when the contract will be formally presented to Keshi and whether he will accept it or not.
Keshi had complained about his previous contract saying it did not make provision for assistants, a house and a car among other things, so may likely insist that any new one does. It is believed that if Keshi refuses the contract, the NFF will look to hire a foreign coach, who will be assisted by a local assistant.
