Super Eagles players lack what it takes to be African Champions-Siasia

The former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, is concerned that the current Super Eagles players do not have what it takes to be African Champions.

Siasia said this in an interview on Sportsville. The former international, in his first official interview after the end of his FIFA ban, said, ‘’though the current team has quality players, playing as a team is the missing link.

“Like most Nigerians, I am concerned about the Eagles’ poor performances so far. Struggling against countries like Lesotho and Zimbabwe is not a good sign of a team ready to win the Nations Cup and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

“Let us be honest, we cannot be the best in Africa with this chaotic team; our players must be taught what it means to wear the green and white jersey of the nation, while the coach also needs to improve on the tactical approach.

“It will be very painful if, with the quality of players at our disposal, we don’t win the AFCON or fail to get a World Cup ticket.

“I was in Uyo to watch the Lesotho match, and what I saw were players running around without a strategy; this does not reflect well on a team that has so much potential.”

The 1994 Nations Cup winner also has a word for the Nigeria Football Federation.

“We can do better by not owing the coaches; the NFF should do everything possible to ensure that issues of outstanding salaries are resolved well before next year’s AFCON.

“We must avoid any distraction to make the team focus,” he explained.

On his possible return to handle the Eagles, the Bayelsa-born coach said he would be open to helping.

“Nigeria is my country, and I am ready to serve her to the best of my ability when the opportunity arises. Right now, I am set to attend a couple of coaching courses abroad in the coming weeks, and when that is done, I will be available for any opportunity,’’ he added.