the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Keshi dropped hints last week of his unhappiness with Nigerian football
officials in Durban before the semi-final drubbing of Mali, telling a media conference he would "pack his bags and leave" if unwanted.
Keshi captained Nigeria to victory over Zambia in the 1994 final and guided his country to a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso Sunday in a Soweto final settled by a Sunday Mba goal five minutes before half-time.
The coach was reportedly furious when he discovered that Nigerian officials had booked a flight home for the squad immediately after the quarter-final against title favourites Ivory Coast.
He viewed this action as a lack of confidence in his ability to plot the
downfall of a star-stacked Ivorian side skippered by African football legend Didier Drogba.
Calls to Keshi went unanswered and no Nigerian official was immediately available for comment. The triumphant squad are scheduled to arrive home Tuesday.(AFP)
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