Former Nigeria international, Samson Siasia has come out to blast the government for abandoning him when he needed them the most. He recently revealed that the government generally abandons their legends in time of trouble.
According to him, it is a big shame to see how despite his sacrifices for Nigeria, he could be neglected by the same nation he gave his all for.
Siasia added that he will not celebrate the decision to give out houses to past players because the promise is 27 years late.
His words, “I am a legend, I have played, broke my leg for this country, and also coached,”
“If I played for America – yes I have an American passport but I played for Nigeria – if I was like Michael Jordan, [the American government] would take it upon themselves.”
“The Nigerian government has not done well when it comes to my case.”
“Now they said they gave us houses after 27 years, are we supposed to be jumping up?”
“I am not happy, I don’t know if [President] Buhari does not watch TV or does not know what is going on, or if [Sports Minister Sunday Dare] is afraid to approach him.”
“He is a person, you can approach him if things like this happen.”
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