Keshi, Ameobi task players on team unity

Head Coach of the Super Eagles Stephen Keshi reportedly had to play the role of a father in settling a dispute between Super Eagles senior players John Obi Mikel and Emmanuel Emenike.

The duo,who had been at loggerheads since the 0-0 draw against Greece on Wednesday shook hands and hugged after a lengthy meeting initiated and chaired  by Stephen Keshi.

“Keshi had a family chat with the boys yesterday and in the meeting he made it known to Mikel and Emenike that their rift is unsettling the team,” a source told SL10.

“After a heated exchange both players poured out their minds after which Keshi settled them but not without getting involved in a shouting game with one of them.”

“At the end both players shook hands,hugged and even ended up in each other’s room chatting before going to bed,it’s over thanks to Keshi spotting it early.”

SL10 gathered that all 23 players who were present at the meeting were asked to voice out their grievances so that all issues can be ironed out before they fly out to Brazil on Tuesday for serious business.

Newcastle forward Shola Amoebi the oldest and most experienced among the 23 selected players later advised the players on the strength of being united as a team with no ill feelings towards one another.

The team trained once yesterday ahead of their departure to Brazil for the World Cup with their first game scheduled for 16th of June against Iran.