Samson Siasia - I Do Not Want To Be Involved In The Nigeria Football System Anymore! [Why Siasia Resigned]

Despite the heroics of our Dream Team at the Rio Olympic Games, Nigeria u-23 head coach, Samson Siasia has resigned and wants nothing to do with the Nigerian football system. Siasia led the Olympic eagles to claim the bronze medal, Nigeria’s only medal of the tournament and let’s not forget that he also led the Beijing 2008 Olympic team to claim Silver.

Nigeria’s most decorated Olympic coach has spoken on the treatment and frustrating system of the NFF. He said,

“I have reached that point where I have to say I have had  enough, I’ve gone several months without getting paid, years of being derided and disrespected by the sports authorities in Nigeria but I am done already.” Siasia told BBC Sport.

“It’s sad that after all we went through to get to Brazil and end up winning a bronze medal, the players, coaching and backroom staff never received a ‘thank you’ in appreciation despite a turbulent time at the Olympics.”

“First we had the minister deride us for camping in Atlanta and even denied our existence as a group before the flight problems.”

“Players had to embark on a strike to be heard, then the boys kept a good spirit to win an incredible medal, only to be publicly criticised for speaking to the Japanese surgeon who supported and rewarded the team for their brave spirit I’ve taken a deep look at everything and concluded that things need to change for us to progress as a country not just in football but our general lives.I have fulfilled my obligations as a citizen, footballer and coach; right now I do not want to be involved in the Nigerian football system anymore.”