NFF commends Siasia, plans June friendlies

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commended Super Eagles coaching crew led by Samson Siasia despite the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

The NFF, in a statement on Wednesday, promised to organise friendly matches utilising the June FIFA window.

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“We want to use this medium to commend the efforts of Samson Siasia and Emmanuel Amuneke, who took very seriously and professionally the job of preparing the Super Eagles for the matches, with only three weeks to do the job. They have shown extraordinary courage and purposefulness, and the NFF will never forget their contributions to Nigeria football,” the statement said.

The NFF added that: “In preparing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers starting later this year, the NFF will ensure that it utilizes all FIFA windows for international friendlies for the Super Eagles, starting in June with two games against teams of high ranking. The outstanding Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in September would also serve as a tune –up for the World Cup qualification games.”

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