Stephen Keshi Explains Choice Of Players For Afcon
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has explained the reasoning behind his omission of certain players on his 23-man list to the African Cup of Nations.<br /><br />Keshi has admitted that though the squad may look inexperienced on paper, he is building a team for the future.<br /><br />''We have to spread this opportunity to everyone. I think the younger kids that are here are desperate, they are on fire. I am not saying the experienced ones that are not here are not in the same mood. It is not just for this Nations Cup, we are building. . It is a rebuilding process to become a better team in the next five years for Nigerians. That is why we decided to go with some of the younger players. But I have confidence in them, they have been working very hard. There is belief in the team and a good atmosphere,'' says Keshi<i>.</i><br /><br />Skipper Joseph Yobo, Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Uwa Echiejile, Obi Mikel and Ikechukwu Uche are the only players that have played in previous editions of the African Cup of Nations.<br />
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