Join us for an exclusive journey into the life and career of one of Nigeria's football legends, Samson Siasia. From his humble beginnings in Ajegunle, also known as A.J. City, to his early days honing his skills at St. Finbarr's College, and his adventures as a professional player in Europe, Siasia shares untold stories and insights.
In this never-before-seen interview, Emmanuel and Edafe delve deep into Siasia's experiences, including his battle against a near-life ban by FIFA and his ambitious plans for a coaching comeback. This conversation is one for the history books, offering a rare glimpse into the remarkable journey of a Nigerian great.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy this captivating episode!
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro.
1:43 Quick profile on Samson Siasia.
3:50 Fond memories about his Dad (who passed on the day of this podcast shooting).
6:39 Growing up in Ajegunle.
7:45 Siasia's early days as a footballer.
10:38 Making it to Europe - first stop, Lokeren, Belgium.
13:00 Racism in Europe.
14:54 Moving to FC Nantes in France.
13:46 What did Garba Lawal do with his first professional salary?
16:31 Siasia speaks on teammates Patrice Loko, Japheth N'Doram & Coach Jean-Claude Suaudeau
18:14 The origins of Siasia's nickname Black Mamba and Eusebio.
19:04 Relationship with Clemens Westerhof and his controversial benching in the 90's.
25:12 Siasia's coaching philosophy.
31:06 Facing the challenges of the Rio 2016 Olympics squad debacle.
47:44 Best rated wins as a coach.
49:44 Succeeding Sunday Oliseh as national team coach.
51:42 Double standard between local and foreign coaches.
53:49 The FIFA bribery allegation controversy.
59:27 Siasia's counter-lawsuit against FIFA.
1:01:20 Rapid Fire Segment.
1:02:31 Start. Bench. Cut - Odegbami, Yekini, Osimhen.
1:03:45 Start. Bench. Cut - Jay Jay Okocha, Mikel Obi, Etim Esin.
1:04:15 Greatest stadium atmosphere ever?
1:04:40 Best coach ever, and why?
1:04:54 Most complete player ever you've coached?
1:05:39 Most complete player ever played against?
1:05:57 How would you summarise your coaching philosophy?
1:06:18 Your top five-aside team?
1:07:09 Your greatest striking partner?
1:07:36 Toughest defender you've ever played against?
1:08:16 Fondest moment with the Super Eagles 94 squad?
1:08:48 Best goal you've ever scored?
1:09:30 Siasia's top 5 Nigerian players of all time.
1:10:05 Most exciting players to watch on the current Super Eagles squad.
1:12:29 What player reminds you of yourself?
1:13:00 Siasia's all-time Super Eagles starting 11.
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