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Nigeria's Ex-Coach Siasia Vows to Clear Name After FIFA Ban

Former striker and national coach Samson Siasia has denied any wrongdoing after receiving a life ban from FIFA over match-fixing. Siasia says he "will continue to fight to clear his name as everything is now in the hands of his legal team".

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    Premium Times, 17 August 2019

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