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Stephen Keshi is expected to sign a new contract and continue as Super Eagles coach in “a matter of days”, according to the Nigeria Football Federation.

The NFF made the announcement on Tuesday without disclosing the terms of the contract.

“Having finalised the fresh contract with Mr. Stephen Keshi, for him to continue as Head Coach of Super Eagles, and having forwarded same to Mr. Keshi, the executive committee expects the new contract to be signed by the NFF and Mr. Keshi in a matter of days,” a statement from the NFF read.

Keshi led Nigeria to the African Cup title in 2013 and the second round of 2014 World Cup in Brazil and he is now expected to guide the country through the qualifying games of Maroc 2015 AFCON.