Utaka backs Siasia on Eagles

Former Super Eagles player, John Utaka, has backed the appointment of Samson Siasia as the national team’s coach
The former Ismaily star opined: “It’s a good choice (selection of Siasia and Amunike). They will do very well.”
Siasia had picked 42 players for the national team camp, with about 20 of them playing abroad.
Regarding this huge selection, Utaka has no qualms.
He said the manager did the right thing.
He said: “I think whoever the coach picked will be more than ready for the match at hand.
“It is difficult to say, but it is up to the coach to assemble his starting 11.”
Mohamed Salah has been touted as Egypt’s star man ahead of the crucial encounter against Egypt in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
It was no surprise who Utaka thought would cost most trouble for Nigeria.
The 34-year-old then went on to say: “We have quick players in the attack as well but I think Obi Mikel will be the key to Nigeria’s play because he knows his midfield duties.”
Despite choosing Salah as Egypt’s dynamo, Utaka revealed his admiration for two other players from the squad.
“Ahmed Fathy and Amr Gamal have been very impressive,” the former Portsmouth winger pointed out.
With Utaka having enjoyed a stint in Egypt with Arab Contractors and Ismaily, the player was aware of two very special Nigerians playing in the Egyptian Premier league, Zamalek’s Moruf Yusuf and Wadi Degla’s Stanley Ohawuchi.
“Yes, I do know them. They’re good players and they do have a chance to represent Nigeria,” Utaka concluded.