NFF Says Siasia Is A Man On Mother’s Kidnap

Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has commended coach of the U-23 Dream Team, Samson Siasia for the way he responded to the kidnap of his mother, Madam Ogere Siasia.

Sanusi said Siasia has not for once let the unfortunate incident of his mother affect his focus and concentration in the camp of the U-23 Eagles preparing for Africa’s U-23 Nations Cup starting in Senegal this weekend.

“Siasia is a man, ” said Sanusi. “There is no doubt that Siasia has a strong character. He has not allowed the situation of his mother to affect the national assignment committed into his hands.

“I spoke with him and expressed our regrets on the plight of his kidnapped mother. He has been focused on the job given to him by the country. We can only pray that the police succeed in rescuing Siasia’s mother very soon,” Sanusi said.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police have revealed that they are closing in on the kidnappers of Siasia’s mom in Bayelsa State.