Legendary Super Eagles player, Samson Siasia, has revealed the most complete player he ever coached.
Siasia who coached the Under 20 and 23 teams mentioned one of his former players Chinedu Ogbuke as the most talented player he has seen.
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Siasia speaks highly of Chinedu Ogbuke
In an exclusive interview, as reported on X, Siasia didn't hold back as he hailed Ogbuke as the standout talent from his coaching career.
When asked about the player in question, Siasia didn't hesitate, he said "Would be Chinedu Ogbuke. Oh, that lad.
“Have you seen Chinedu play ball? No you haven't. He is a magician. Even me, I appreciate the boy with what he does during training."
Continuing, he emphasized Ogbuke's brilliance both on and off the pitch. "And to do it in a match also, I salute him.
“Well, I'm the one that is telling you this because I've been with them. You are looking from a distance. I'm always with these people."
After an impressive performance at the Under 20 World Cup, Ogbuke was called up by the senior national team for the first time.
He later went on to play for some top teams like Hoffenheim and Schalke 04 in Europe before leaving AIK in 2019.