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I bought toothpaste, gave players money – Siasia on coaching Nigeria U20 team

Samson Siasia, a former Nigerian international, has shared his thoughts about leading the U20 squad.

Under Siasia’s leadership, the team advanced to the 2005 U-20 World Cup final in The Netherlands and won the 2005 African Youth Championship.

In 2008 and 2016, he led the U-23 squad to Olympic silver and bronze medals, respectively.

Siasia discussed some of his personal commitment to the growth and well-being of these players in an interview with the ATHLST podcast.

Siasia said, “We were in hell. I tell you right from Nigeria, trust me. The easiest team to coach is the Super Eagles because they will give you everything that you need. But U20, even Under 16 is the worst, you don’t see food.

“So these are the areas I’m special the way it comes to taking care of the players. I spend my own money to make sure these boys are okay.

“I buy them toothpaste, brush or we travel out, give them $100 from my own pocket. Do you think they are there for Nigeria? No, they are playing for me.”

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