Onyekachi Apam, one of Samson Siasia's biggest discoveries has revealed why the Bayelsa State born coach succeeds. Apam said he succeeded at the youth and Olympic levels because of the bond he creates between himself and his players. Onyekachi Apam, who features for French club Rennes, said it remains the biggest asset of the coach.

Siasia was before last week on the verge of being named Nigeria new coach and Apam believes the former international striker would also make a successful coach at full international level.

"Siasia is every player's dream coach. He is very close to his players, very disciplined, hard working and always puts in his best at all times. The close relationship that exists between coach Siasia and his players makes the players want to die for him on the field of play and I believe he could bring such attitude to the senior national team. I will be very happy for him if he is eventually given the job to handle the senior national team because from the much I know of him, he can lead us to the Promised Land. I don't choose who to play for but the style the coach introduces makes or mar my play. Coach Siasia's style has been appealing to me right from the U-20 and U-23 days and it would be great to play under him at the senior level." He revealed to MTNFootball.com.

The central defender also said he cannot wait to be declared fully fit after a long-term knee injury so as to make his debut for new club Rennes. "I just can't wait to make my debut with Rennes which I believe won't be long because the doctors have given some assurances that before long I will be up and doing what I know best," he said.