That year did mark a huge turning point, with the disbanding of the national team following the Africa Cup of Nations in Mali. “They treated all of us; Amodu, Keshi and myself just any how,” said Erico in an interview with Brila FM. So I went back home, stripped naked and put a hex on Nigeria football,” Erico revealed. Both were owed significant amounts of money by the Nigerian football authorities up until their deaths. There has been almost ceaseless upheaval, even though on the pitch Nigerian national teams have remained competitive both on the continent and internationally.

Source: The Guardian September 14, 2018 06:33 UTC