Siasia
Egypt goalkeeping coach Ahmed Nagi, has claimed that interim Nigeria coach, Samson Siasia, is worried about his team, ahead of their double header in Group G of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
Siasia said earlier this week that “we can recreate October 1977; why not? The home-boys have come in and full training has commenced. Everyone is rearing to go. By the time the foreign-based players arrive, the competition will be what we want.”
Nigeria thrashed the Pharoahs 4-0 in Lagos in a FIFA World Cup qualifier that year, but Nagi says they are not bothered about anything.
“Siasia’s statements won’t affect Egypt players, or the coaching staff,” Nagi said.
“We’re used to hearing these kinds of comments from African coaches. The statements indicate he is worried about the Egypt clash.
“Siasia respects the Egypt team. He knows our abilities. And we also respect the Nigeria team, as they are strong opponents, so I hope to achieve a positive result.
“The team will hold a camp 19 March as the squad will be announced after the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup games. Then we will fly to Nigeria on 23 March in a private jet to Kaduna.”
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