NFF Appoint Samson Siasia Caretaker Manager Of Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Samson Siasia as caretaker manager of the national team following the resignation of Sunday Oliseh.

The former Nantes striker will be assisted by Salisu Yusuf and ex-Barcelona star Emmanuel Amuneke, with Alloy Agu to serve as a goalkeeper coach.

Siasia left his role as Super Eagles coach in October 2011 after the team could not qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations.

But he has served Nigeria so well in the past, leading the Flying Eagles to the final of the 2005 Fifa Under 20s and was in the dugout when the Dream Team lost to Argentina in the Olympic Games final three years later.

Samson Siasia’s first task is to begin preparations for the upcoming African Nations Cup qualifiers against Egypt.

EMENIKE TEAMS UP MOSES AT WEST HAM

West Ham have announced the signing of former Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike on loan from Turkish Super Lig team Fenerbahce following a successful medical at Spire Roding Hospital .

The Hammers have inserted a clause into the agreement that allows them to make the transfer permanent in the summer.

In his first words after the transfer was completed, Emenike said : “I’m very, very happy and very, very excited that I’m here,”Emenike told West Ham TV.

“I have always known West Ham as a great Club. I’ve always been watching them. West Ham’s a great Club and I’m happy to be here. ”

The former Spartak Moscow star added : “I’ve known him [Bilic] for years. When he was at Lokomotiv Moscow, I was at Spartak Moscow, then he came to Besiktas and I was in Fenerbahce, so we’ve known each other for a long time. I’m happy to be here and happy to play for him.     

“We’ve followed each other’s careers and thank God we are here today and we are here together.”

Emenike, who is in line to make his Premier League debut on Tuesday versus Aston Villa, has been handed the number 7 kit.

IHEANACHO IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SQUAD.

Nigeria youth prodigy Kelechi Iheanacho has been rewarded with a place in the UEFA Champions League squad by Manchester City following his impressive performances for the EPL club.

Iheanacho, who netted a treble weekend in a cup game against Aston Villa at the Villa Park, has replaced recuperating Samir Nasri in a 25-man squad submitted by Manuel Pellegrini.

"Yes, he (Iheanacho) will be in the squad,” said Pellegrini on Kelechi's inclusion in the Champions League squad.

“I have decided that. I told Samir Nasri I will take him out from the Champions League list because he needs two more months to be fit.

“We need Kelechi, because with Wilfried Bony injured, we cannot afford any risks if Kun [Sergio Aguero] is injured.

“So, we need Kelechi in the squad.

“It was not a difficult decision, but it's always difficult to tell a player he will not continue in the selections.

“But I think Samir understood. He has already been injured for three months and he understands."

Nasri has been out of action with a hamstring injury for three months