My Fears for Lone Stars Clash - Keshi

By David Ngobua, 23 August 2012 Comment







Super Eagles chief coach, Stephen Keshi yesterday raised alarm ahead of Nigeria's 2013 Africa Cup of Nations clash against the Lone Stars of Liberia as he said he is disturbed by accommodation and feeding issues.

Super Eagles are billed to take on the Lone Star of Liberia in the first leg encounter of their last qualifying match of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa on September 8.

When asked if he has any worry ahead of the crucial match, Keshi said he is looking forward to a good game in Monrovia but noted that his major headache is where the players would be accommodated and the kind of food they would eat before the game.

He explained that the last time the team played in Liberia, the accommodation offered to them fell below expectations and they would not want to have the same experience again.

Keshi also said the Nigeria Football Federation should make arrangements for the players to get the right food to eat as he said good feeding would prove useful.

Even as he declined to suggest how the team should be flown to Monrovia, he said the football federation should ensure the team is flown to the match venue in the most comfortable way.

"My fear is the hotel that we are going to stay. The last time, the hotel we stayed wasn't that great. I just hope that this time, we would get a better accommodation.

"My fear also is that we have to be able to do something about the players' feeding before the match. Feeding is very crucial. These are the two things that are of concern to me. The players have to be in good condition and be ready for the game", he stated.