Confederations Cup - Keshi Defends Striking Players

Published: June 17, 2013

After the Super Eagles embarked on a strike action that threatened the country's participation at the Fifa Confederations Cup, manager Stephen Keshi has defended his players.

''Can not say I'm upset with my players. Their decisions depend on what you are going through.

''We are here to do our job and make Africa proud feel. We just have to focus and play our game tomorrow ,''Keshi told TV Globo.

Nigeria plays her first game in the tourney this afternoon in Belo Horizonte