Former Leventis United manager, John Masterodous has hailed Sunday Oliseh’s decision to quit his post as the Super Eagles’ coach.
He said it was difficult to create a national team that is very strong within a short period of time. He noted that it will take unity among the football fraternity to put together a solid national team. “I must admit that it is difficult to create a strong national team with the kind of problems football is currently experiencing. We can only achieve success if there is unity in the team.
“I am happy that Oliseh has left not because he wasn’t good, but because of the problems in the team. I hope Samson Siasia can get us to the Nations Cup. I am always sad if Nigeria misses a major event and I will call on everyone to support Siasia.”
Also, some former Eagles’ players have called on the present crop of players to be dedicated to the national team. Austin Okocha, former Super Eagles captain, who led the call, said the national team would retain the glory days if the players were dedicated to the team.
“In our days, we put in our best and ensured that we got the result we need to win games even in the face of serious difficulties. My advice is that the players must also be committed so that the Super Eagles will become a big brand once again.
Austin Eguavoen, who also captained and coached the team, said that the players must rise up to the challenge of playing for the national team, while calling on Siasia to put the players in good shape for the cracker against Egypt.
While speaking in the same vein, Nwankwo Kanu also stated that the players in the team should do their best for the Eagles so that they can also be celebrated like the former stars.