Siasia, Amokachi battle for Nigeria U-23 coaching job

By Tosin Omojola

Former Super Eagles stars Samson Siasia and Daniel Amokachi are among the coaches who have applied to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to lead the country’s U-23 team.

Both men are seeking a return to the role, having managed the side at different times in the past.

Siasia guided the team to a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He has also coached the Super Eagles and the U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles.

The NFF is expected to appoint a new coach for the U-23 side to replace Salisu Yusuf, who previously held the position.