Saturday, February 16, 2013

Asaba stadium named after Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi

Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has named the Asaba Stadium after Stephen Keshi, who led Nigeria to a third Africa Cup of Nations title. 

At a reception held at the Asaba International Event Centre, Uduaghan  also rewarded Keshi with a sum of 8 million Naira ($50, 848) as well as a duplex in the state capital.

Keshi’s assistants, Daniel Amokachi, Sylvanus Okpalla, and Ike Shorunmu got 4m Naira each ($25, 424), while each player got 2.5m naira ($15, 890).

Members of the team who were old and present players of Warri Wolves got N5million ($31, 780).

They are Nations Cup final hero Sunday Mba, Chigozie Agbim, Azuibike Egwekwe and Nosa Igiebor.

See also: Presidential reward for Super Eagles - BBC Sport

Additional info: MTNfootball

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