An unhealthy exchange of words between the two principal characters in the Nigeria squad has dominated the media in the past few days, as Yobo has expressed unhappiness with Keshi over his exclusion from last month’s World Cup qualifier against Kenya in Calabar.
“This is a highly untoward development and the NFF and entire Nigeria football family are disturbed. Less than two months ago, we lifted the Africa Cup of Nations in a blaze of glory, and this was made possible by hard-work and team-work in an atmosphere of peace, unity and tranquillity,” said Maigari.
“The recent exchange of words between coach Keshi and captain Yobo is worrisome, at a time that we have so many important matches and a major competition (FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013) ahead of us.
“I have therefore ordered the chairman of the technical committee and his members to immediately intervene and restore sanity.”
The NFF president also cautioned the nation’s vibrant media against over-sensationalism with regards to the Keshi, Yobo issue.
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