Eagles defender Onyekachi Apam has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to rethink on the issue of making Samson Siasia coach of the Eagles.

Siasia was in pole position to be named coach of the Eagles. However, president of the NFF Aminu Maigari claimed the federation did not reach any agreement with Siasia. This was before a Federal high court sitting in Lagos annulled the elections that ushered in the NFF board led by Maigari.

Apam who missed the last World Cup due to injury argued that Siasia has what it takes to turn the team around and therefore should be considered.

Apam was a part of Siasia’s successful run at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in 2005 and the 2008 Olympic Games, where Siasia and the boys won silver medals. According to Apam this was enough credential to give Siasia the job.

“Siasia is every player’s dream coach. He is very close to his players, very disciplined, hard working and always puts in his best at all times.

“The close relationship that exists between coach Siasia and his players makes the players want to die for him on the field of play and I believe he could bring such attitude to the senior national team.

“I will be very happy for him if he is eventually given the job to handle the senior national team because from the much I know of him, he can lead us to the Promised Land.

“I don’t choose who to play for but the style the coach introduces makes or mar my play. Coach Siasia’s style has been appealing to me right from the U-20 and U-23 days and it would be great to play under him at the senior level.” said Apam.