BEST AFRICAN COACH 2013: AN INJUSTICE FOR STEPHEN KESHI?

Africa Top Sports.com anticipated a closely contested battle for the title of Best African Coach in 2013 at the Africa Top Sports.com Awards 2013. Currently, this category seems to be the least suspenseful, unlike the competition for the Best African Club of the Year, which has strongly divided fans of Raja Casablanca and CS Sfaxien, amassing over 20,000 votes.

While Stephen Keshi, the coach of Nigeria, initially appeared to be on track for the title, he was quickly overtaken by Vahid Halilhodzic, the coach of Algeria, who steered his team to Brazil. Despite Keshi’s commendable achievements, Vahid’s substantial lead has sparked passionate debates within the sporting community.

Stephen Keshi fans are urged to mobilize and cast their votes before the deadline on January 5. The unique nature of the votes makes cheating impossible, and the tide can still be turned. Raja Casablanca fans demonstrated their dedication in the competition for the Best African Club title.

Here’s a brief overview of the two coaches in contention:

Stephen Keshi:

Coached Nigeria to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Led Nigeria to victory in the African Cup of Nations last February against Burkina Faso.
This marks the third coronation for Nigeria and the second for Keshi, who had previously won it eighteen years ago as a player.
Expressed his belief in the importance of qualified coaches, emphasizing that coaching in Europe might be challenging for him due to perceived qualifications.

Vahid Halilhodžić:

Former PSG coach who faced disappointment in February at the helm of the Algerian selection during the CAN in South Africa.
Successfully qualified Algeria for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, overcoming challenges along the way.
Recognized for leading a young and promising group of players.

The ongoing competition invites fans to participate in voting for various categories, including Best African Sportsman, Best African Sportswoman, Best African Club, Best Communicator on Networks, and the African Sporting Event of the Year.

To vote: