"I have never paid anyone in the national team. Even Keshi said no" - Emenike

AFCON 2013: Nigeria vs Mali - Mahamadou Ndiaye (right) tackles Emmanuel Emenike (left) as he shoots the ball. Emenike emerged the Highest goal scorer of the tournament and clinched the Golden Boot Award - Getty

Emmanuel Emenike has revealed that Late Stephen Keshi rejected a cash gift he offered him after signing an endorsement deal with a Brewery Company just after Nigeria defeated Ethiopia to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.


"For me I have never paid anyone in the National team. Even when I do endorsement, I tried giving Keshi something out of goodwill but he said no, I don't need anything from you.

Former Head Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Late Stephen Keshi, hold the AFCON 2013 trophy as he celebrates with his players. Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso by lone goal to win the tournament - Getty

"Our football needs to change, a lot of things are going on," he added.

Emenike was one of Nigeria's marksmen during his time and was a constant goal threat.

He made 37 appearances for the Super Eagles, netting 9 times and assisted 6 goals between 2011 - 2015.
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