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Former Super Eagles head coach Samson Siasia has officially ended his 5-year FIFA ban and is available for a coaching job.
The Olympic silver and bronze medal-winning coach Samson Siasia was banned by FIFA from all football-related activities for life in 2019.
Given Siasia's noteworthy accomplishments in Nigerian football, the football community was taken aback by this decision.
However, Siasia's lifetime sentence was lowered to five years after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).
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11:34 - 02.09.2023
'I have learned my Lessons' - Ex-Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia on FIFA ban
FIFA banned Siasia from all football activities for life in August 2019 and fined him $50,000 for admitting to match manipulation.
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09:41 - 17.03.2024
‘I cannot be suspended and be applying for a job’ - Samson Siasia Denies Rumors of Super Eagles Coaching Role
Former Nigerian football striker and coach, Samson Siasia, has vehemently refuted swirling rumours linking him to the vacant position of the Super Eagles coach.
Siasia free from ban
A long wait of five years for Siasia’s return has finally ended and he is now available to get a coaching job.
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According to Ojora Babatunde on X, “Free at last - Samson Siasia’s 5 years ban is officially over today.
“The 57-year-old gaffer, who was initially banned for life for allegations of match-fixing by FIFA, got the ban reduced to 5 years by the Court of Arbitration for Sports following his appeal. What Next for Sia1?”
Siasia's five-year suspension is ending today, capping a difficult time for the respected coach.
The Super Eagles legend has continued to uphold his innocence over the years, reiterating his dedication to the game and his goal of making a positive impact on football.
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Highlights of Samson Siasia's career include helping Nigeria's U-23 squad win a bronze medal in Rio 2016 and a silver medal in Beijing 2008.
He has a well-respected position in Nigerian football history thanks to his tactical prowess and capacity to motivate younger players.
The football community eagerly anticipates Siasia's potential comeback to the game following the end of his ban.
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