Former Nigeria Olympics and U-20 World Cup silver medal winning coach, Samson Siasia, is close to being named the new coach of the senior national team, according to a report in the influential Abuja-based paper Daily Trust.



The paper claims that an unnamed technical committee member of Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) made the disclosure.



Current manager Lars Lagerback whose five-month contract expires this July is unlikely to be retained, with the NFF hoping to offer Siasia, the popular choice among fans, the job.



"We have settled for Siasia because he is the one that Nigerians want and since we are not bigger than the whole country, we have decided to do the wish of Nigerians," the official said.



"It is not a hidden fact that Siasia is loved by Nigerian football fans and there is no iota of doubt that he has what is needed to do this job.



"Moreover, we are embarking on a re-building process and the best man for the job is Siasia. He is known for discovering talent and this is the most reason why we have settled for him.



"We have been discussing with Siasia and he has agreed to coach the Eagles. This is a rare opportunity and I am sure he will not have any reason to think twice before taking this offer. He is patriotic and this is a national call which he will surely be glad with

This is a great refief, siasia you are 1 in a million, we believe in you, we trust you, your ability is not in doubt please dont let all nigerians down, you are the son of the soil, you are the one the cap fits, all your haters are now in problem, you are now conquering them, bring back your OLYMPIC BOYS to the Super Eagles, and make the Eagles FLY again , please dont let us down SAI 1,