Siasia: Mikel Didn’t Fund Rio 2016 Flight, Just Seeking AttentionSiasia: Mikel Didn’t Pay for Super Eagles’ Rio 2016 Flight – Maybe He’s Broke and Seeking Attention
Siasia: Mikel Didn’t Pay for Super Eagles’ Rio 2016 Flight – Maybe He’s Broke and Seeking Attention
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has dismissed claims that John Mikel Obi paid for the team’s flight to the 2016 Rio Olympics. Speaking in a recent interview, Siasia refuted the long-held narrative, suggesting that Mikel may be trying to rewrite history for personal gain.
“Mikel didn’t pay for our flight to Brazil. That’s just not true,” Siasia stated. “Maybe he’s broke now and looking for attention or trying to stay relevant.”
The comments have sparked fresh debate among fans and football stakeholders, reigniting discussion about the behind-the-scenes struggles of Nigeria’s 2016 Olympic football campaign, where the team won bronze despite financial and logistical challenges.
