Special adviser to the Kano state Governor on Sports and seasoned football administrator, Alhaji Shuaib Gara Gombe has said that head coach, Stephen Keshi, does not have what it takes to lead the Super Eagles to a successful outing in Brazil.
Gombe, who was speaking ahead of yesterday’s duel against Iran said Keshi’s men have not justified their status as kings of African football in their recent outings, while questioning the choice of players selected by the former Mali and Togo national team handler.
“From the friendlies we have played, I have not seen proper coordination of that team. They never played like they are truly African champions.
“It appears that there are lots of gap created from the time we won the African Cup of Nations and now we are going to play in the World Cup.
“There are players who have no business in that team as the friendlies have clearly shown but unfortunately, these players are taken to the World Cup,” Gombe told Goal.
The former Gombe state Football Association chairman also queried the technical know-how of coach Stephen Keshi, stating he was disillusioned about the kind of tactics the ‘Big Boss’ might employ against their group oppositions.
“I don’t know the type of formation we are going to play. We are more or less an attacking team but our defence is as porous as anything.
“Echiejile is out; I don’t have confidence in Yobo, while Ambrose is injury prone. So, I don’t know what will happen to that defence. Our consolation is that Vincent Enyeama is at his best.
“As much as we score goals, we should have it at the back of our mind that we are going to concede goals because the goalkeeper alone does not make the backline.
“Though I am in a confused state, I will only pray for Nigeria. Honestly speaking, Keshi has surprised me with the quality of players he has taken to this tournament and even the tactics he is going to use,” concluded Gombe.