Stephen Keshi has withdrawn his resignation

Stephen Keshi has withdrawn his resignation as coach of the Nigerian national team, after a meeting with the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi.

He Stated: My attention has been drawn to reports in the media that I have resigned my appointment as the Head Coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria. While I have had cause to express my displeasure over some issues that happened in the course of our participation inthe AFCON 2013, which my team won by the grace of God, especially concerning my relationship with the Nigerian Football Federation, I have since had opportunity to discuss the various issues with all concerned.I am therefore pleasedto say thatI have reconsidered my position and have decided to continue with my job.
I want to thank the Honourable Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, for his swift and kind intervention. Signed Stephen Okechukwu Keshi