Amokachi, The Most Equipped For Eagles' Job - Taribo West Roots For 'The Bull'

Ex Super Eagles defender, Taribo West who was the least surprised when news about Stephen Keshi's sack broke has thrown his support on Daniel Amokachi for the vacant post.

Left: Taribo West & Right: Daniel Amokachi pictured at an event

As the debate and reactions over the sack of Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi over the weekend by NFF continues, former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West has stated that he was least surprised when news broke out. His first reaction was 'I saw it coming.'

The Atlanta 1996 Olympic winning team - with Amokachi and Taribo West involved

The Atlanta '96 Olympic gold medalist said,

"Keshi has been a long time target for them (the NFF). Now they have got him, using the Ivory Coast job as an alibi. Now that they have sacked him, we can move forward? And that does not mean they should go for a foreign coach.

"The issue of foreign coach is no longer fashionable. Keshi has matched the record of the best expatriate coach we have ever had, Clemens Westerhof. Keshi won the Nations Cup away from home, qualified for the World Cup and took us to the second round. So no talk of foreign coach should be mooted by anybody.

"We must look inwards and engage a competent Nigerian coach to lead the team and in my opinion, Daniel Amokachi is the most equipped Nigerian to handle the Eagles.

"As far as I know, Amokakachi has understudied no fewer than four top coaches and a man like that should be given a chance to lead the team. He worked with Shaibu Amodu, worked with Eguavoen, Siasia and Keshi. As a coach, he has attended top tournaments and competitions. What else do you need from a man with such vast experience?,' he asked.