Former Super Eagles Chief Coach Samson Siasia has spoken about his journey to clear his name after being banned for five years over alleged match-fixing.
Speaking at an event organised by his committee of friends, primarily parents of young footballers in the Siaone Soccer Academy, Siasia shared his journey from growing up in Ajegunle to becoming a renowned football coach and why it was necessary to clear his name.
“I grew up in Ajegunle, you know how hard it is,” Siasia began, his voice filled with emotion. “I never stole anything, I’m someone who tries to do everything right. I started playing street football at an early age, and with that, I went to primary school. We went through primary school games and all that.”
Though laced with challenges, Siasia said his life story is one of perseverance and integrity.
‘If your father had 11 children and all of them had to stay in one room, you know how hard it could be; it can be very tough. So, if one person just…