Tag Archives: Samson Siasia

I regret insulting Keshi, Says Odemwingie

December 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Estranged Super Eagles attacker Osaze Odemwingie has said he regrets his abusive Twitter comments. He claimed they were made because coach Stephen Keshi was not fair to him. The West Bromwich striker had in the wake of the release of … read more »

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Race to 2013 Africa Cup of Nations begins

February 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The race to qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations begins on Wednesday with 13 matches taking place across the continent. Half of Africa’s contenders are taking part, as the teams which did not make it to the 2012 … read more »

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Siasia regrets fielding Osaze, Mikel against Guinea

October 17, 2011 by benim

Embattled Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia has admitted his mistake in starting Osaze Odemwingie as well as Mikel Obi against Guinea, MTNFootball .com reports. He also lamented the 1-0 loss suffered by Nigeria to Guinea last year in Conakry even … read more »

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Anichebe suffers groin injury in action for Nigeria

September 5, 2011 by benim

Everton striker Victor Anichebe faces a possible three-week lay-off after suffering a groin injury on international duty at the weekend. Anichebe was hurt in the final minutes of Nigeria’s 2-0 win in Madagascar on Saturday and headed back to Britain … read more »

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Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria 2 – 0 Madagascar

September 4, 2011 by benim

Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has given the credit for Sunday’s 2-0 victory in Madagascar to his players. The Super Eagles overcame atrocious playing conditions to triumph in the last 20 minutes with goals from skipper Joseph Yobo and a sensational … read more »

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Nigeria Super Eagles arrive from USA

March 1, 2011 by benim

Nigeria’s home based Super Eagles have arrived from the United States where they were supposed to take part in the botched Green Bowl Invitational soccer tournament, otherwise referred to as the Obama Cup. The tournament was called off at the … read more »

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Okocha: Nigeria need to be patient

February 21, 2011 by benim

Former Nigeria international Jay Jay Okocha claims that the national side will need to be patient before they can return to the glory days of the past. In 1994, Nigeria came within a minute of beating Italy to reach the … read more »

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Nigeria to lure Victor Moses

January 12, 2011 by benim

Victor Moses is ready to pledge his future to Nigeria, IndepthAfrica.com understands. The Wigan starlet has impressed at the DW Stadium since moving to the club from Crystal Palace almost 12 months ago. Moses, who is currently sidelined with a … read more »

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Ameobi and Onuoha set to join the Super Eagles

January 4, 2011 by benim

Nigerian-born players Shola Ameobi and Nedum Onuoha have agreed to play for Nigeria. Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi and Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha held talks with Nigeria coach Samson Siasia and agreed to launch their international careers with the Super Eagles, … read more »

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Nigeria Super Eagles to play in Obama invitational

December 24, 2010 by benim

Coach Samson Siasia will lead a largely home-based Super Eagles to an invitational tournament in the United States of America, taking place February 12-20, 2011. Organizers of the United States president’s day celebration soccer invitational tournament, the Green Soccer Bowl, … read more »

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Yakubu overtakes Siasia, threatens Odegbami as Nigeria all time Highest goal Scorers

December 3, 2010 by benim

The biggest challenge that new Super Eagles head coach, Samson Siasia, will be facing is turning the erratic side into a deadly attacking team that was once the hallmark of Nigeria national teams. An analysis of all the strikers that … read more »

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Nigeria coach advises Mikel to consider Chelsea exit

November 14, 2010 by benim

Nigeria’s head coach Samson Siasia has accused Chelsea of “destroying” John Obi Mikel’s natural game and has told the midfielder he may have to consider leaving Stamford Bridge. GettyImages John Obi Mikel battles with Fulham’s Moussa Dembele Mikel joined Chelsea … read more »

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Nigeria hires Siasia as new national team coach

November 4, 2010 by benim

Nigeria have named Samson Siasia as their new manager subject to a contract being formalised in the next 48 hours. The 43-year-old former Super Eagles striker was chosen ahead of Stephen Keshi by the Nigeria Football Federation’s technical committee. Siasia, … read more »

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