It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.www.doyinna.blogspot.comThe employer of the former Nigerian defender, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), appears cold towards opening discussion on contract extension for Keshi whose subsisting contract is expected to elapse shortly after the quadrennial global football showpiece.
Keshi said he has options open to him once he is done with the World Cup, insisting that he will not
hesitate to switch over to the best that suits him as a core professional.
“I’ve plan A as well as plan B. Both plans are well spelt out in my mind and after the World Cup if the condition on ground is conducive and favourable l’ll stay and if it’s not comfortable I’ll behave naturally as a core professional,” said the former Eagles of Mali coach.
Keshi said he has set a personal target for himself at the World Cup which will be clearer as his wards march strongly at the Mundial.
“Of course, I’ve a personal target for myself at the World Cup which will be a bit clearer as we progress with each match,” Keshi said.
The former Nigerian captain was emphatic that none of the players angling for attention is guaranteed of a spot in the impending World Cup list.
“None, not even one player is certain at the moment for a shirt in the World Cup squad,” said the former Togo coach.
Keshi, however, said he is comfortable with players coming to the Mundial with their respective spouses.
“I won’t frown at players coming to the World Cup with their legitimate wives but I can’t give the same commitment to girlfriends,” Keshi said in a media parley put together by the national team’s official candy, Tom Tom, in Lagos on Tuesday.
The 2013 Afcon champions will campaign in Group F at the World Cup in Brazil with Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Argentina.
Meanwhile, Keshi says that the technical crew of the Super Eagles are intent on keeping an eye on their 2014 World Cup opponents ahead of the tournament which kicks-off in June in Brazil.
Nigeria have been paired in Group F alongside Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovania and Iran, in what many see as a fair draw that offers the African champions an opportunity to advance into the next round.
“That’s the first thing any coach would do – to have someone monitor your oppositions,” Keshi said.
“Too much information might get you confused about everything. But we do have such plan.
“I’ll be at the last two games each of the countries will play, and my video analyst will bring some DVD for us from South Africa about the teams. We’ll study these and see what we can do.”
Nigeria will commence their campaign against Iran on June 16, before facing Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 21.
They will then face Argentina in their final group game on June 25.
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