Saintfiet not boss of Keshi,says NFF

Nigeria's new technical director Tom Saintfiet will not be the boss of Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi as well as other national team coaches, according to the general secretary of the country's football federation Musa Amadu. Amadu dispelled fears in sections of the football community in Nigeria when he told Complete Sports that the Belgian had his role clearly defined, stressing that he would primarily be focused on youth and grassroots player-development as well as working to improve local coaches. The former Namibia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia coach will be expected to scour the vast country to identify and facilitate the grooming young talents. He will also be involved in organising training programmes for coaches. "The national technical director will organise seminars, coaching clinics with clubs and state football associations but will not include vetting Keshi or national team's list. Keshi and Saintfet will not clash, that I can assure you because they have their jobs spelt out," Musa insisted. Amadu debunked reports that world governing body FIFA will pick up the bills for Saintfiet, saying it was the NFF's responsibility to pay his wages and attendant costs. Meanwhile the national body is currently processing Saintfiet's papers at the Nigerian Immigration Services. The 39-year-old is expected in Nigeria next week to sign his contract papers.