Nigeria, the reigning champion of the African Cup of Nations and a finalist in the African Nations Championship, a tournament for players based on the continent, is gearing up for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil 2014. The Super Eagles are poised to recapture the glory they once enjoyed in their illustrious football history.
However, before they take on the world stage, Nigeria faces a legal challenge as they are set to appear before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a dispute involving Sylvanus Okpala.
Okpala, the former assistant coach under Stephen Keshi, was dismissed from his role amidst the financial struggles plaguing the Nigerian Football Federation. He contends that his termination was unjust, claiming he was the only staff member not retained despite his contributions.
The final verdict rests with the CAS, which will determine the outcome of this contentious issue.
Tags: football, Nigeria, Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles, Sylvanus Okpala
