Kanu, Shofoluwe, 15 others for Euro training

The line with its decision to improve the quality of coaching, match –reading and ultimately improve the fortunes of the National Teams, the NFF has approved a 2-week intensive training program for about 17 members of the football family.

Decision to this effect was as a result of the adoption of a proposal by the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, to sponsor 17 persons on a two –week, intensive training programme in the United Kingdom.
Former Super Eagles captains, Austin jay jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu top the list which also include coaches Sam John Obuh, Isa Ladan Bosso, Shaibu Amodu, Salisu Yusuf, Paul Aigbogun, Kelechi Emeteole and David Ngodigha.
Others are Edema Fuludu, Yisa Sofoluwe, Garba Lawal, Dahiru Sadi, Siji Lagunju, Ann Chiejine, Florence Omagbemi and Garba Musa.
On October 16, 2014, the NFF had sacked Stephen Keshi as national team coach. The NFF had proposed to send Keshi and his backroom staff on courses anywhere in the world but this was aborted by the presidential order which reinstated Keshi.
Meanwhile, the executive committee has set up a technical study group which will be focused on getting talented Nigerian players into the developmental Leagues for the purpose of creating a pool of future Super Eagles’ players.
The group which headed by former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha is to work hard at getting more Nigeria –born footballers in Europe to commit to representing fatherland. Members of the group are Benedict Akwuegbu, Celestine Babayaro, Michael Obiku, Darlington Omodiagbe, Finidi George, Taribo West, Tijani Babangida, Kashimawo Laloko, Henry Nwosu, Peter Rufai, Dominic Iorfa, Nwankwo Kanu, Dahiru Sadi, Gbenga Ogunbote, Mutiu Adepoju, Florence Omagbemi, Mercy Akide-Udoh, Ann Chiejine, Eucharia Uche, Salisu Yusuf, Alloy Agu and Benedict Iroha.