Stephen Keshi: Nigeria Football Federation Close New Contract with Coach  

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, says it is close to agreeing a new contract for Stephen Keshi to return as national coach.  

The 52-year-old led Nigeria to their third African title in 2013 and the last 16 at the World Cup in Brazil but his contract was allowed to expire.  

Initially the NFF and Sports Ministry appeared reluctant to negotiate a new, improved contract for Keshi but in the last week all parties have shown they want to reach an agreement.  

And the NFF board has approved acting president Mike Umeh's call for an emergency meeting to ensure Keshi's re-engagement "within the shortest possible time". 

Reports say the coach will be rewarded with an improved contract worth 43, thousand 250 dollars a month, an increase from his previous 30, thousand 900 dollars. 

The new deal falls short of Keshi's expectations but he is believed to be ready for a three-year deal.

Source: BBC