by Rachel Lawal

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has hinted that he may leave the team after the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.

The former national team captain said in a press conference in Durban yesterday that he had yet to decide whether he would stay on after the tournament.

“I am a professional and would act accordingly,” he said.

Keshi said that “some Nigerians” do not value what he is doing with the team which has prompted his current stance.

Mali drop keeper

Meanwhile, ahead of this evening’s game, Mali have dropped penalty shootout star Soumaila Diakite.

Mali coach Patrice Carteron said France-based goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa will start ahead of the more experienced Diakite, from Bamako club Stade Malien, who saved two penalties in the quarterfinal triumph over South Africa.

Guingamp goalkeeper Samassa missed Saturday’s quarter-final because of two bookings accumulated in the group stage.

Carteron has praised Samassa, 22, who represented France in age-group sides, but opted for Mali at full international level, making his debut last October.

Mali are hoping to beat Nigeria and qualify for only their second Africa Cup final after losing 3-2 to Congo Brazzaville in Yaounde 41 years ago.