African Football has been forced to issue a directive to
participating teams not to have pre-match practrice sessions on the turfs.
Teams are only allowed to have a feel of the turf during pre-match warm ups.
“I am not bothered about the directive,” Keshi quipped, pointing
out that the directive was applicable to all the teams. “It affects all the
participating teams and not peculiar to Nigeria.”
Asked if he was under any pressure because he brought an
inexperienced squad to South Africa. Keshi said, “experience is got from
playing. It is from inexperience that they will get the experience.
They will get the experience from this tournament and will build
from here.”
Exuding confidence and sounding optimistic the Super Eagles chief
coach was bullish when asked about the chances of his youthful side. “We have
equal chances with all other participating teams.
We respect our opponents but it will be good we start with a win,”
Keshi said, as spoke on Eagles opening match against Burkina Faso today.