Siasia Begs Otedola, Dangote For N36m to appeal FIFA ban at CAS
Former Super Eagles chief coach, Samson Siasia has solicited the assistance of the Federal Government and business moguls, Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola to pursue his appeal against the life ban imposed on him by the Federation of International Football.
The 52-year-old has been given till October 10 by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to pay the sum of 100,000 Swiss Francs (N36m) before his case can be entertained or else the matter will be struck out.
“I’m appealing to the Dangotes (Aliko) and Otedolas (Femi) of this world to help me as I have only 10 days to file an appeal in Switzerland. Should I fail to appeal before 10th of this month, the appeal would never be heard again.
“I’m appealing this matter to clear my name. Football is what I have done all my life. That is the only thing that has brought food to my table.
“I’m begging all Nigerians for help so that my coaching career won’t terminate on October 10,” pleaded the coach whose mother was recently released by kidnappers.
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To secure her release, Siasia paid a total N2.7 million after much pleading.