Nigerian Olympic soccer coach Samson Siasia Interview

Speaking ahead of the Soccer 2008 Olympic final between Argentina and Nigeria, Nigerian Olympic football coach Samson Siasia says that Argentina's Lionel Messi will be a difficult player for his team to handle.

Siasia believes Nigeria team will win the gold medal if they remain confident and disciplined.

Nigeria beat Belgium 4 - 1 in the semi-finals with two goals from Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi. Nigeria advances to finals to face Argentina for the 2008 Beijing Olympics Men's Soccer Gold Medal. Argentina advanced by defetaing Brazil 3 - 0. Argentina's Sergio Aguero scored two goals only minutes apart and assisted on the third goal.

The final itself is a re-match of the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics final when Nigeria defeated Argentina 3 - 2.

The Nigerian Men's Soccer team is seeking it's second gold medal having last won at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games. Meanwhile,Argentina is seeking back-to-back Olympic Gold having won at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Games.

 

 

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Nigerian Olympic soccer coach Samson Siasia Interview