Former head coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, has hit out at the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for their lackadaisical attitude during the period when FIFA was investigating him for match-fixing. Siasia was found guilty of bribery and alleged involvement in match-fixing. The world football governing body hit Siasia with a life ban from […]
I bought toothpaste, gave players money – Siasia on coaching Nigeria U20 team
Former Nigeria international, Samson Siasia, has opened up on coaching the U20 team. While in charge of the team, Siasia won the African Youth Championship in 2005 and led them to the final of the 2005 U-20 World Cup in The Netherlands. He also won Olympic silver and bronze medals while in charge of the […]
He’s stubborn – Siasia opens up on Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has revealed that Mikel Obi is stubborn. Siasia disclosed this during a podcast with ex-international Emmanuel Babayaro and journalist Mathew Edafe over the weekend. According to him, he finds it challenging to tolerate footballers who are stubborn. “Mikel is a little bit out of my list; he is stubborn. […]
FIFA ban why I can’t be Super Eagles head coach – Siasia
Former Nigeria international, Samson Siasia, has denied applying for the vacant role of the Super Eagles head coach. Speaking with Complete Sports, he noted that he cannot be in the running for the job, because of his suspension by FIFA. Siasia was banned after being found guilty of accepting an offer to receive bribes to […]