New Super Eagles Coach Lands In Abuja Ahead Of Unveiling
Samson Siasia departed Owerri on Monday after ending his spell at the Nigeria Premier League side to begin the first step of his new job as Super Eagles manager.
Siasia headed to Abuja Monday ahead of his unveiling ceremony on Wednesday by Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to herald his enthronement as Lars Lagerback’s successor as Super Eagles coach.
On Sunday, Siasia was at the Dan Anyiam Stadium when Heartland edged Kaduna United 2-1 in a Premier League fixture but sat at the VIP Box.
The former Flying Eagles coach entered into a six months contract with Imo State government to tinker Heartland in their CAF Champions League campaign. The contract is billed to run out on December 1, 2010.
But his appointment as Super Eagles head coach drew acrimony by management of the Owerri club who claimed both NFF and the coach were guilty of breach of contract.
But on Wednesday, Siasia secured his freedom when he met with Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim.
Ohakim was said to have endorsed Siasia’s assumption of his Super Eagles role but also gave him the executive blessing to succeed.
“As I speak with you right now, Siasia is on his way to Abuja,” starts Personal Assistant to governor Ohakim on Heartland matters, Harry Awurumibe.
“We are not stopping him from handling the Super Eagles. Infact national interest should superced personal or sectional interest in anything we do.
“What we were asking for is for the NFF to respect due process and contracts. Our contract with Siasia is right there at NPL and NFF should ask them if they are in doubt.
“On Wednesday, the executive governor of Imo State bid the former Flying Eagles gaffer farewell, wishing him all the successes that are associated with Imo State in the discharge of his new assignment as Super Eagles coach,” Awurumibe concluded.
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