Always remember with these Nigerian FA stories that there are always several different people claiming to speak for the NFA, always contradicting each other. It's a mess.

Last week, Bonfrere announced that Kanu will be in his squad for the next qualifier, against the Sudan on Januray 27th. "Kanu's top of my list for the crucial World Cup game against Sudan. I don't have a problem with him."

An NFA spokesman confirmed that Bonfrere's squad selection would be respected this time. ""The NFA has not taken a contrary position to that of the coach regarding the selection of players for the national team. If Bonfrere picks Kanu for the match against Sudan, we will respect his choice..." said Austin Mgbolu, going on to undermine his credibility with the words "...just as we have always done."

So it looks like Kanu will not be available for the FA Cup game against Luton or QPR, which is due to be played that weekend. Incidentally, Lauren will be away too, at the Cameroon-Togo match (if fit).

But will Bonfrere be there? The word is that the NFA are set to get rid of him, and a leading candidate for the impending vacancy appears to be ex Arsenal goal machine John Jensen.

In his first job as coach, Jensen had spectacular success, leading the small Danish outfit Herfolge to their first ever league title. This year they're struggling against relegation, and Jensen has been linked with other, bigger, Danish sides. Jensen himself claims to have received an offer from the NFA.

Don't do it John, it's a nightmare.

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