Siasia Is New Super Eagles Coach

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PHOTO: SUPER EAGLES NEW COACH, SAMSON SIASIA.
PHOTO: SUPER EAGLES NEW COACH, SAMSON SIASIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 5, (THEWILL) - Former international Samson Siasia, 43, has been named coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of former coach and ex-captain of the team, Stephen Keshi.


The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) today confirmed the appointment of Siasia who was offered a four-year contract that will allow him a free hand to pick his support staff.


Siasia, an Olympic Silver winning coach in Beijing, China in 2008 was picked after an interview.


His contract is expected to begin on December 01, 2010 after signing contract papers with the football federation.