Kalika Backs Siasia as Top Choice for Nigeria U-23 Eagles Coach

Dutch coach Simon Kalika has publicly endorsed Samson Siasia for the Nigeria U-23 Eagles head coach role. Speaking from the Netherlands, Kalika highlighted Siasia’s silver medals at the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He praised Siasia’s ability to scout and nurture talents like John Obi Mikel and Obinna Nsofor into Super Eagles stars. With the Nigeria Football Federation weighing candidates, Kalika argued that merit and past performance put Siasia ahead of Daniel Amokachi, suggesting Amokachi could serve best as an assistant coach for now.

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