Samson Siasia
Samson Siasia is a former Nigerian footballer and coach, known for his significant contributions to Nigerian football both as a player and coach. He represented Nigeria in several international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations, where he played as a forward. Siasia is also recognized for his role in nurturing young talent through coaching at various levels, including leading Nigeria's U-20 and U-23 teams to notable successes. His legacy is intertwined with the history of Nigerian football, particularly during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where he scored the opening goal against Argentina.
Born on Aug 14, 1976 (49 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.24% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 490,809 | $448,000 | 1,067$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 490,809 | $448,000 | 1,067$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Nigeria:
Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has advised Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle to maximise Ademola Lookman’s set-piece ability and Tolu Arokodare’s physical presence.
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Argentina:
Samson Siasia scored the opening goal for Nigeria in their match against Argentina in the 1994 World Cup.
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