Siasia tips Arsenal youngster for U23s

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By DAPO AKINREFON FORMER Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has frowned at the post-election violence which resulted in the death of some members of the National Youth Service Corps and wanton destruction of  properties in parts of the North. He, however, called on Nigerians irrespective of religion and ethnic background to embrace one another just as he called on political and religious leaders to preach peace among their respective followers. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Vanguard, Gowon said he regretted incidences of violence by man against humanity saying “Nigerians should forget acts of violence against one another.” He lamented that despite the end of the civil war 41 years after, Nigerians still abhor hatred towards one another.

Nigeria coach Samson Siasia

20 June 2011

Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has recommended Chuks Aneke of Arsenal and Olumide Durojaiye from Tottenham to join the country’s U-23 team.

Siasia told MTNFootball.com: “Aneke has been doing very well in the colours of Arsenal and he is rated highly in England although he did not participate in the camping due to injury, but he would be a quality addition to the U-23 national team.

“Durojaiye too really surprised me and I am sure he will be good acquisition for the Dream team V.”

Siasia forwarded the names of the two players to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) before he left London for United States of America on holidays.

This recommendation by Siasia came after a two-day training camp for British-Born Nigerian players in London on June 15 and 16.

The Eagles coach supervised the players in London along with his assistant, Simon Kalika.

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