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Media Officer Downplays List Delay
The Media Officer of the
Super Eagles, Ben Alaiya, has downplayed the furore that greeted the delay in the announcement of Nigeria’s provisional squad for the World Cup.
Alaiya denied reports that the postponement was occasioned by a deadlock between the Federation and coach Stephen Keshi over the non-invitation of certain players.
He informed that the list was not released to afford Keshi enough time to add more players, as cover to the listed players who are currently nursing injuries, or who could possibly get injured.
“The meeting was not postponed because of disagreement from both parties. The NFF wants Keshi to still add more players to his list in case of injury,” Alaiya informed
“Also the Big Boss wants to still be given ample time to get the main players he needs for the World Cup. There is no course for alarm. The date of the meeting will be announced by the NFF.”