Former Nigerian international, Samson Siasia, has refuted claims of applying for the vacant position of Super Eagles head coach.
Speaking to Complete Sports, he emphasized that he cannot be considered for the role due to his suspension by FIFA.
Siasia received a ban after being implicated in accepting bribes to manipulate match outcomes. This five-year suspension is scheduled to conclude in August 2024, rendering him ineligible for any sports-related roles until then.
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“I did not submit an application for the Super Eagles coaching position because I am aware of FIFA’s ongoing suspension on me.
“I am unsure where the reports claiming otherwise originated from. It’s simply logical—I cannot be under suspension and simultaneously apply for a job.
“I am well aware that my application would not even be entertained,” stated the coach, who secured a silver medal with Nigeria’s Olympic team at the Beijing Olympics, in his conversation with Completesports.com.