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Stephen Keshi

Born: January 23, 1962 (age 63)

Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)

Hometown: Azare, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria Nigerian

Role: Manager
Nigerian Coach Stephen Keshi in the dugout for a FIFA World Cup qualifier in Calabar in November 16, 2013
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Career History
International2011-Nigeria
Sports Mole has 56 articles about Stephen Keshi. Articles 1 to 40:
A general shot of a football from May 2022
Preview: Togo vs. South Sudan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Togo and South Sudan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
304 days ago
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen celebrates with teammates after reaching the Africa Cup of Nations final on February 7, 2024
AFCON 2023: How Nigeria and Ivory Coast have fared in previous AFCON finals
Ahead of Sunday's Africa Nations Cup final, Sports Mole looks back on Nigeria and Ivory Coast's previous appearances in the AFCON decider.
1 year ago
Generic image of a locker room
Nigerian football legend Stephen Keshi dies, aged 54
Nigerian football legend Stephen Keshi dies from a suspected heart attack at the age of 54.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunday Oliseh named Nigeria coach
Former Nigeria midfielder Sunday Oliseh is named the country's new head coach.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi sacked by Nigeria
Nigeria part company with head coach Stephen Keshi.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi returns as Nigeria coach for third spell
Stephen Keshi returns to coach the Nigeria national football team for a third spell.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye earns Nigeria recall
Nigeria pick West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye in their squad for their upcoming friendly encounters against Bolivia and South Africa.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nigeria sack manager Stephen Keshi
Nigeria part company with manager Stephen Keshi after a poor run of results which has seen the Super Eagles drop to third place in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Blaise Matuidi escapes punishment for Ogenyi Onazi tackle
FIFA confirms that France midfielder Blaise Matuidi will face no further action for a challenge on Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nigeria deny Stephen Keshi resignation
Nigeria's Football Federation denies reports that coach Stephen Keshi has offered his resignation following their World Cup exit on Monday.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi steps down following France defeat
Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi becomes the sixth manager to leave his post at the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi criticises "lenient" referee
Stephen Keshi criticises the performance of American referee Mark Geiger following Nigeria's 2-0 defeat against France.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: France 2-0 Nigeria
Sports Mole analyses the World Cup last-16 match between France and Nigeria at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Didier Deschamps: 'Nigeria can cause us problems'
France boss Didier Deschamps believes that his side will be tested at the back by Nigeria in their second-round clash at the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi calls on Nigeria players to learn from past experience
Stephen Keshi calls on his Nigeria players to learn from past experience as they take on France in the last 16 of the World Cup tomorrow night.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi: 'Lionel Messi is an alien'
Stephen Keshi claims that Lionel Messi is out of this world following his brace in Argentina's win over the Super Eagles.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: Nigeria 2-3 Argentina
Sports Mole analyses the World Cup match between Nigeria and Argentina.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi critical of Nigerian supporters
Stephen Keshi criticises some Nigerian fans for targeting his squad early in their World Cup campaign.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Nigeria vs. Argentina
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday's World Cup encounter between Nigeria and Argentina in Group F.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi praises Nigeria spirit
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi praises the fighting spirit of his team following their 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi: 'We must address problems in attack'
Stephen Keshi admits that it is crucial for Nigeria to address their problems in attack.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Nigeria vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sports Mole previews the World Cup clash between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Quartet doubtful for Nigeria's match with Bosnia-Herzegovina?
Nigeria could reportedly be without four of their squad for the match with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday night.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jay-Jay Okocha blames Stephen Keshi for draw with Iran
Jay-Jay Okocha criticises Stephen Keshi for his tactics in Nigeria's goalless draw with Iran.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi: 'Nigeria were nervous'
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi admits that his players suffered from nerves in their opening World Cup match against Iran.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi: 'Carlos Queiroz is Iran's biggest weapon'
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi believes that his counterpart Carlos Queiroz is Iran's "biggest weapon" ahead of their World Cup clash on Monday evening.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi: Nigeria team spirit is "very high"
Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi reveals that the team spirit within the Nigeria camp is "very high" ahead of their first World Cup match against Iran on Monday evening.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Carlos Queiroz: 'Iran World Cup chances hampered by sanctions'
Iran will start as underdogs for their Group F clash with Nigeria because of the impact of international sanctions, according to head coach Carlos Queiroz.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi: 'Nigeria don't know Iran very well'
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi admits that he does not know much about first World Cup opponents Iran as the two sides prepare to face each other on Monday in Curitiba.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
World Cup preview: Group F
Sports Mole continues its World Cup previews with a closer look at Group F, which contains one of the favourites Argentina.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Nigerian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Nigeria.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Mexico 0-0 Nigeria - as it happened
Relive with Sports Mole all the action from the international friendly clash between Mexico and Nigeria.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sone Aluko targets World Cup with Nigeria
Hull City striker Sone Aluko admits that he is hoping to force himself into Nigeria's World Cup squad by impressing in the remaining three months of the season.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi: 'I haven't dropped Chigozie Agbim'
Nigeria coach Stephen Yeshi insists that it is "no big deal" after goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim was left out of his squad to face Mexico next month.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stephen Keshi selects uncapped trio for Nigeria
Nigeria coach Stephen Yeshi selects three uncapped players for his side's friendly with Mexico next month.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Suleiman Yahaya Kwande: 'Nigeria didn't select best players'
Nigeria Football Federation board member Suleiman Yahaya Kwande admits that he was disappointed with the players who were selected for the African Nations Championship.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nigeria edge past 10-man Zimbabwe
Christian Obiozor's 85th-minute goal is enough for Nigeria to beat 10-man Zimbabwe 1-0 in the 2014 African Nations Championship third-place playoff clash.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Zimbabwe 0-1 Nigeria - as it happened
Relive with Sports Mole all the action from the African Nations Championship third-place playoff clash between Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Italy 2-2 Nigeria - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Italy and Nigeria's entertaining share of the spoils at Craven Cottage.
11 years ago
Shola Ameobi
Shola Ameobi free to play for Nigeria
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi reveals that Newcastle United forward Shola Ameobi is once again available for international selection by the Super Eagles.
12 years ago
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