Samson Siasia : We Deserve Not To Play Brazil In The Final
Published: August 18, 2016Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia was disappointed after his side lost 2-0 to Germany at the Olympic Games on Wednesday and acknowledged that the Europeans were superior.
The Nigerians lost by the same scoreline when they first played at the Arena Corinthians, against Colombia, but the loss to Germany meant they will no longer contest the gold medal match.
“We are very disappointed . We were not good today . We deserve not go to the final playing that way, ” Siasia said in his post match comments.
“But I really want to thank the support of the Brazilian fans , it was fun . We had chances to score the goal , but Germany was superior in the match.”
Nigeria will face Honduras in the bronze medal match at Mineirão, Belo Horizonte on Saturday, August 20.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : thenff.com
The Nigerians lost by the same scoreline when they first played at the Arena Corinthians, against Colombia, but the loss to Germany meant they will no longer contest the gold medal match.
“We are very disappointed . We were not good today . We deserve not go to the final playing that way, ” Siasia said in his post match comments.
“But I really want to thank the support of the Brazilian fans , it was fun . We had chances to score the goal , but Germany was superior in the match.”
Nigeria will face Honduras in the bronze medal match at Mineirão, Belo Horizonte on Saturday, August 20.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : thenff.com
Latest News
- Official: 18yo defender Osuji breaks Kalmar's transfer record with move to Club Brugge
- Potential move to Greece? Sevilla forward Iheanacho makes decision over transfer to Panathinaikos
- 'He falls offside a lot' - Former Galatasaray coach identifies a specific flaw in Osimhen's game
- The evolution of sports betting: A story of success
- Fabrizio Romano reveals Sevilla in advanced talks to sign Montpellier striker Akor Adams
- Official: Son of former Super Eagles left-back signs new contract at Chelsea
- West Ham target Awoniyi addresses speculation about potential Nottingham Forest exit this winter
- Transfer reporter claims Dessers is open to leaving Rangers as forward is offered to Monza
- Former Hoffenheim star Chinedu Obasi reveals historic feat for Nigeria later matched by Obi Mikel
- 'I'm excited to be back' - Sevilla forward Ejuke thrilled to return to action after 3-month absence
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football