Amokachi wants Eagles job

Former Eagles striker, Daniel Amokachi has declared his interest to take over the national team job, if Samson Siasia was given the boot by the Nigeria Football Federation.

Amokachi who was formerly an assistant to Amodu Shuaibu in 2010 stated that the Eagles needed a professional who will manage the Eagles and he is qualified for that role.

“When the the position is declared vacant I will certainly apply. I have the certificate and I am now a coaches’ instructor in Europe.

“I have been there before evening winning the WAFU Cup with unknown players. I brought out players like Fengor Ogude and Ahmed Musa. I can manage them effectively,” said Amokachi.

He urged the NFF not waste time on the issue of replacing Siasia who he had previously criticised.

“Nigeria need a manager who can manage the players, not someone who keeps fighting with them.”

Sunday Oliseh, Amokachi’s teammate during the Golden Generation of Nigeria football, has also offered to take over the Eagles, but Amokachi questioned his coaching experience.

“He doesn’t have the pedigree. He’s just like Siasia. There is a difference between coaching under-age teams and the Super Eagles,” argued Amokachi.