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	Stephen Keshi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (born January 31, 1961 in Lagos) is a former football midfielder from Nigeria.
		After a playing career mostly with Belgian clubs, Keshi went to the United States to be educated in coaching.
		Keshi has been a part of the coaching staff for the national team, most notably at the 1996 Summer Olympics tournament (which Nigeria won).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stephen_Keshi (218 words)

	Newswatch magazine
		Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, former captain of the Super Eagles who is presently the chief coach of the Hawks, Togolese national team, is a man of destiny.
		Keshi was again called to contribute towards grooming the younger players in 2002 when he worked with Shaibu Amodu as an assistant coach.
		Keshi was challenged by the Togolese football authorities to qualify the country not only for the 2006 Nations Cup but the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
	www.newswatchngr.com /editorial/allaccess/special/10905140942.htm (1350 words)

	THISDAYonline
		Although Stephen Keshi's deployment to the Flying Eagles was trailed by controversy as many believed he was unfairly removed from Super Eagles' hierarchy where he had established himself, his protagonists still felt the deployment a unique one.
		Keshi's critics insist that the epileptic performance of the Flying Eagles was a clear indication that the old Eagle cannot impact his impeccable ability to his wards, arguing that not all great players could achieve greatness in coaching.
		Keshi was aware of the unpatriotic practice by accepting NFA' terms on the Flying Eagles' camping.
	www.thisdayonline.com /archive/2001/04/02/20010402spo01.html (1188 words)

	Keshi in Lagos, absolves Eagles from World Cup sham - Nigeria Daily News \| Nigerian News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Four years later, Keshi was also captain when the Eagles lost to the same Cameroonians at the Mohamed V Stadium, Casablanca, Morocco, also in the final of the African Nations Cup.
		Keshi retired, then became assistant coach of the team when Dutchman Johannes Bonfrere requested him when he was preparing the team for the 2000 Nations Cup finals.
		Keshi and Bonfrere watched the Eagles lose on penalties to Cameroon in the final at the National Stadium, Lagos, and two years later, he was with Amodu Shaibu and Joe Erico to steer the team to a bronze-medal effort in Mali.
	ndn.nigeriadailynews.com /templates?a=5807&z=12 (782 words)

	The Sun News Online \| Soccer Star (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		At the Nations Cup, Keshi was embroiled in a verbal spat with his top striker, Emmanuel Adebayor, which led to Arsenal's new signing refusing to play in two of Togo's three Group B games in Egypt.
		Keshi guided Togo to a surprise place at the World Cup in Germany in June after a run of nine unbeaten qualifiers helped them finish above favourites Senegal and Zambia in their group.
		The 43-year-old Keshi was captain of Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup finals in the U.S. He was one of his country's first major soccer exports to Europe, playing at Belgian club, Anderlecht, and at Racing Strasbourg in France.
	www.sunnewsonline.com /webpages/features/soccerstar/2006/feb/15/soccerstar-15-02-2006-001.htm (283 words)

	Africansport.co.uk for the best in African sport
		Keshi, not known for being a shrinking violet, fired several salvos in return.
		When Keshi was hired, the FA promised that he'll be the eventual manager of the Super Eagles.
		Keshi's ascent to the Super Eagles managerial chair would be a bold move, as well as the right one.
	www.africansport.co.uk /football/keshi.htm (642 words)

	Vanguard - Sports : Two captains can’t steer a ship * Keshi speaks as Adebayor dumps Hawks
		One of the first decisions that Togolese coach, Stephen Keshi, would take before he decides to tinker the team to the World Cup in June is to let the authorities draw the line between him and star player, Emmanuel Adebayor.
		The temperamental Togo star told coach Stephen Keshi on the team bus going to the stadium that he would not play and was not included on the bench either.
		He and Keshi were then involved in a verbal clash at the post-match conference and later Keshi had to be restrained from hitting the tall striker on the team bus, in full view of watching journalists.
	www.vanguardngr.com /articles/2002/sports/january06/31012006/sp331012006.html (473 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| African \| Keshi is new Togo coach
		Keshi replaces Antonio Dumas of Brazil, who was sacked after he failed to lead Togo to this year's African Cup of Nations.
		Stephen Keshi has said he accepted the offer because he believes that Togolese players have the skills, talents and potential to put the country back on the football map.
		Keshi's first task is to prepare the side for a 2006 World Cup and Cup of Nations qualifier away to Zambia on 5 June.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/football/africa/3634695.stm (198 words)

	.:\|:. The Comet News .:\|:. News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Of the former Monaco star’s statements, however, the most illuminating was his claim that Keshi sought to represent him as an agent when he (Adebayor) decided to leave Monaco and his subsequent refusal bred discord in the team at the Nations Cup.
		He said: “Keshi told me he had a good club for me. When he says this, it means that he wants to be my agent.
		Born Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, the defender began playing on the streets of Lagos and featured for Saint Finbarr’s in the competitive secondary schools football competition, the Principals Cup in the 70s.
	www.cometnewsonline.com /big_boss.html (1335 words)

	Ghana for World Cup 2006 - Togo coach stays put (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Togo coach Stephen Keshi has declared that he remains in charge of the national side.
		Voted as the continent's coach of the year at the African Football awards that took place in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, last week, Keshi said he was shocked to hear news of his dismissal while he was out of Togo to receive his prize.
		Keshi admitted that his side's performance in Egypt was disappointing but vowed that it would not deter him from preparing his side for Germany, where they will face France, Switzerland and South Korea in the group stages.
	www.ghanaworldcup.com /news/togocoach_stays.html (328 words)

	Keshi blasts Nigerian football
		Former Eagles captain Stephen Keshi has fired salvos at the way and manner Nigerian football is being run, saying that the present set of officials in charge of the national sport has failed to take the game to a higher level.
		Keshi said unless knowledgeable and honest people run the NFA, Nigerian football will continue to be in the doldrums.
		Keshi also ruled himself out of a return to the national team set-up, insisting he has contributed his own quota and others should be allowed to also contribute.
	www.kickoffnigeria.com /stories/story1692.html (343 words)

	keshi_27_02.htm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Stephen Keshi, sacked as coach of Togo after the World Cup finalists failed to win a single game at the African Nations Cup, should be reinstated, according to some of his former players.
		Keshi, who has been replaced by German Otto Pfister, was dismissed after his side failed to pick up a point in Egypt and after a serious run-in with the team's star striker, Emmanuel Adebayor.
		Keshi accused the Arsenal player of being a "cry baby" and it was probably that altercation with Togo's one and only truly world class player that triggered his going.
	www.cafonline.com /left_index.php?head=keshi_27_02.htm&loc=right_news/keshi_27_02.htm (351 words)

	CAMLIONS: Les lions indomptables du Cameroun<>Indomitable lions of Cameroon
		Nigerian born Stephen Keshi has been dismissed as the head coach of the Hawks of Togo by the Togolese Football Federation (FTF).
		Keshi is alleged to have been sacked due to differences he had with key players of the national team.
		Stephen Kehsi took over as coach of the Hawks from Brazilian, Antonio Dumas who was highly criticised for poor results, arrogance, and his policy of bringing Brazilian footballers to play in the Togolese national team.
	www.camlions.com /eng/news.php?nid=10722 (578 words)

	Adebayor attacks Togo teammates...Insists Keshi must go - Nigeria Daily News \| Nigerian News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A petition signed by many Togo, players last month was presented to the federation, rejecting the appointmenet of German Otto Pfister in the wake of the sacking of Stephen Keshi.
		Keshi, the former Nigerian coach of the Hawks, earned the West African country an unexpected berth at this summer's World Cup finals, but a disastrous performance at the recent MTN African Nations Cup, where Keshi had a public fall-out with Adebayor, led to his sacking.
		The petition wanted Keshi to be restored to his post but Adebayor, who was not part of it, says his national teammates should not interfere in national team coaching matters.
	ndn.nigeriadailynews.com /templates/?a=7085&z=1 (284 words)

	uefa.com - Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Keshi believes these decisions, along with similar appointments in Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco and Zimbabwe, confirm that African coaches are beginning to earn respect.
		After retiring in 1997 Keshi, already part of the management team when Nigeria won the 1996 Olympic tournament, fine-tuned his coaching skills in the Netherlands where he acquired his official badges.
		Keshi's career path is mirrored by many of Africa's top current coaches.
	www.uefa.com /magazine/news/Kind=16384/newsId=386100.html (815 words)

	CyberEagles :: The undisputed number one home for all Super Eagles Fans
		Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles Assistant Coach has said he was happy to be part of the coaching crew which would take the Nigerian team to its third World Cup appearance.
		Keshi told newsmen in a post-match interview shortly after the Super Eagles humbled their Ghanaian opponents 3-0 in the 2002 World Cup qualifier that he dreamt of the feat of the Eagles Technical crew few moths ago, adding "I am glad to be part of history."
		Commending on the match and the performance of the entire team, Keshi said the team was superb in its performance.
	www.cybereagles.com /archive?id=154 (500 words)

	Football - Keshi sacked as Togo boss - Eurosport
		Stephen Keshi has been sacked as coach of Togo after the World Cup finalists lost their three matches at the African Nations Cup.
		Former Nigeria World Cup captain Keshi was also embroiled in a verbal spat with his top striker Emmanuel Adebayor at the Nations Cup, which led to Arsenal's new signing refusing to play in two of Togo's three Group B games in Egypt.
		Keshi guided the tiny west African nation to a surprise place at the 2006 World Cup in Germany in June after a run of nine unbeaten qualifying matches helped them finish above favourites Senegal and Zambia in their group.
	www.eurosport.co.uk /football/sport_sto833182.shtml (332 words)

	Keshi praises Togo fighting spirit
		Under-fire Togo coach Stephen Keshi has hailed his team for their second-half fight back against fellow World Cup qualifiers Angola in Cairo on Sunday.
		Togo went down 3-2 to finish the tournament pointless but Keshi said he only had praise for the Hawks as they battled for over an hour with tem men after defender Guzayou Kassim was sent off for his second deliberate hand ball.
		Keshi also dismissed suggestions that star striker Sheyi Adebayor was left out of the loss to Angola after the new Arsenal player's face-off with the Nigerian coach.
	www.kickoffnigeria.com /stories?curl=story6570.html (177 words)

	Nigerian Players.com \| Database of Nigerian football players
		Not only were the Green Eagles beaten 3-0 by Zambia, its perpetual bogey team, Keshi scored an own goal in a torrid baptism against Algeria as the Green Eagles were unceremoniously dispatched home at the end of the first round.
		In the result, 5 players -- Keshi himself, Humphrey Edobor, Sunday Eboigbe and Henry Nwosu, all of NNB, and the Shooting Stars winger Clement Temile -- were banned from football for 6 months for reporting late to one of Udemezue's camps.
		Was on Dutchman Jo Bonfrere's coaching squad during the Atlanta Olympics 1996, and was appointed by Bonfrere as Head Coach for the Super Eagles in 1999.
	www.nigerianplayers.com /player.asp?pID=253 (856 words)

	THISDAY ONLINE
		Togo radio reported yesterday Stephen Keshi had been sacked as national coach but the soccer federation chief said no decision had been taken.
		Well togo should learn from cote d'ivoire instead of sacking their coach when all tongues are wangling the football federation...
		I think that togo football authority should try not to disgrace africa in germany if they sack keshi it will be very bad for t...
	www.thisdayonline.com /nview.php?id=40786 (143 words)

	AngolaPress - News
		The Togolese, who lost 2-0 to RD Congo on Saturday, are also 2006 World Cup qualifiers, but their trip to Egypt was marred from the start as the players refused to leave their home country after their demands to be paid $40,000 each were not met.
		The latest troubled relations between Keshi and Adebayor has seen the latter threatening to return home, following his reported refusal to play in the starting line-up, a move that might have resulted in Togo`s defeat in their opening Group B match in Cairo.
		Adebayor claimed Keshi, whom he accused of trying to pressure him into becoming his agent, had dropped him from Togo side on the morning of the match.
	www.angolapress-angop.ao /noticia-e.asp?ID=410461 (468 words)

	Stephen Keshi, Togo, and the World Cup - Nairaland
		Once upon a time a former Nigerian Captain turned coach (Stephen Keshi) was sacked by NFA for non performance and lack of technical knowledge.
		Obviously, Keshi does not lack the technical ability we're told he lacked.
		Keshi is lucky to have green horns who were ready to spill blood, when they suddenly realised that they can qualify for the world cup, immediately after defeating Senegal.
	www.nairaland.com /nigeria/topic-1893.0.html (501 words)

	Football - Keshi: "Adebayor is cry baby" - Eurosport
		Togo coach Stephen Keshi called key striker Emmanuel Adebayor a "cry baby" on Sunday for refusing to start Saturday's African Nations Cup match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
		However, Keshi said Adebayor, whose 10 goals in the qualifiers propelled Togo to their first World Cup appearance, would be staying with the squad in Egypt.
		Keshi, a former Nigeria captain who played in a record-breaking three Nations Cup finals, said Adebayor had become upset when he was told off for missing training sessions during the run-up for the tournament.
	www.eurosport.com /football/egypt/2006/sport_sto817453.shtml (492 words)

	Graphic Ghana - Print this page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Essentially, I am not a Togolese, but what Togo has done to Keshi is something all good soccer-loving fans have to criticise.
		Keshi was concerned with doing what he does best and not worrying about what the other fellows are going to do.
		Stephen Keshi still remains the current best African coach.
	www.graphicghana.info /printpage.asp?artid=11156 (543 words)

	FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
		Former Nigeria FIFA World Cup™ captain Keshi faced heavy criticism after Togo, who have qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, lost their three matches at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
		Keshi guided Togo to a surprise place at the FIFA World Cup in Germany in June after a run of nine unbeaten qualifiers helped them finish above favourites Senegal and Zambia in their group.
		The 43-year-old Keshi was captain of Nigeria at the 1994 FIFA World Cup finals in the USA.
	www.fifa.com /en/mens/index/0,2527,114682,00.html?articleid=114682 (300 words)

	Football: Adebayor ends rift with Togo coach Independent, The (London) - FindArticles
		Keshi had to be restrained from attempting to confront Adebayor on the team bus.
		Adebayor made allegations that Keshi was victimising him because he had refused to allow Keshi to be his agent.
		Within 12 hours, however, the new Arsenal signing was training with the team and Keshi struck a conciliatory tone when he spoke yesterday.
	www.looksmartwrestling.com /p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20060125/ai_n16022263 (328 words)

	Togo Globe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		It's ironic that while the Eagles were being grounded in Luanda, a member of the triumvirate that steered the team's sinking Korea/Japan ship safely to shore, Stephen Keshi was enjoying a rare performance by hi...
		Stephen Keshi has said that he has every reason to work hard to transform football in Togo.
		All Africa Togo Manager Stephen Keshi is confident that his team will not be in fear of Senegal's reputation du...
	archive.wn.com /2004/07/06/1400/togoglobe (532 words)

	Goal.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Africa's leading scorer in the joint qualifiers became embroiled in a row with Keshi on Saturday after it was reported that he had suffered from a stomach upset (diarrhea).
		However, that did not sit well with Keshi and the two were seen almost coming to blows on the team bus as they were leaving the ground and had to be restrained by some of the squad members.
		Despite sleeping on it, it appeared on Sunday that Keshi was still furious with Adebayor, whose 11 goals in the qualifiers inspired Togo to their first ever appearance at the World Cup finals.
	www.goal.com /en-us/articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=6823 (513 words)

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