17 June 2011
THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared that it will support the camp choice of Super Eagles head coach Samson Siasia for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar in September.
NFF technical committee chairman Chris Green explained that Siasia will be backed on his pre-game plan to ensure that the team beat their Madagascar counterparts in Antananarivo.
“He’s the coach and he knows what is best for the team and we will give him all the support to make sure that the team is comfortable for the game (Madagascar).
The federation will back the coaching crew on their choice of camp site.
“Whether the coach decides to pick a camp venue in Nigeria or abroad the federation is ready to give the team the backing so that they succeed,” Green said.
Green made it clear that the NFF will not stand in the way of Siasia’s plans for the game against Madagascar.
“No the NFF cannot dictate to the coaching crew about their plan for the game against Madagascar. They know the team better and know what is best for the team. We want to make sure that they get the best of preparations for that game because it is a must-win one.
“The federation will be happy to see the team win their remaining games starting with that of Madagascar because Nigeria cannot afford to miss out on next year’s Nations Cup,” said the NFF executive committee member.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are three points behind Guinea, with 10 points, in Group B in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series.
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