“Everything is in the past now” – Maigari says he has forgiven Keshi

Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, says he has forgiven Stephen Keshi, after the coach of the Super Eagles, apologised in a television interview.

“We have some crucial assignments ahead and so let’s put everything in the past,” Maigari said, making reference to next month’s 2014 World Cup qualifier against Kenya.

“We are all bound to make mistakes, no one is perfect. It’s good when one owns up to his mistakes. Keshi is a member of the Nigeria football family, he’s the coach of the Super Eagles.”

Keshi allegedly put in his resignation, after he led the Nigerian national team to their third AFCON title, after accusing NFF officials of meddling with his job and trying to get a foreign manager.

However, in the interview aired on SuperSports, he said: “I’m not brought up to insult people. When it comes to respect, we do not joke with that. If they are angry that I did something to upset them or make them feel little, then I’m sorry.

“If my boss says I have done something, then I’m sorry. We should forge ahead because we have a crucial game against Kenya in three weeks. It’s not about me, it’s not about Maigari, it’s about Nigeria.”

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