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Samson Siasia Announces Sia Sports

 

New Sporting Clothing & Accessories Venture For World Cup Player, Samson Siasia

 

ATLANTA, GA – May 24, 2003 – Samson Siasia, who became known worldwide by thrilling crowds as a player on some of the world’s finest and most exciting teams, announces Sia Sports, a line of apparel, clothing and accessories. The announcement coincides with the fortieth anniversary celebration of his former championship club, F.C. Nantes Atlantique. Mr. Siasia remains a hero among fans on several continents. Plans call for in-country distribution channels on several continents, as well as supply of major sporting events in football (soccer).

 

“Sia Sports intends to supply to major sporting events in soccer (football),” says Samson Siasia, who is spearheading the apparel line with business meetings this month in Africa, Europe, and North America. Samson played for the fifth ranked team in the World, Nigeria’s Super Eagles, during the 1994 World Cup held in the United States; for Champions of France F.C. Nantes Atlantique; and for the National Team and professional teams during a career of more than ten years. “The apparel has been very well received,” he adds.

 

About Samson Siasia

For ten years, Samson Siasia thrilled crowds as a player on some of the world’s finest and most exciting teams to become well known worldwide. He played in the U.S.A. during the 1994 World Cup as a starter on Nigeria's national team, ranked fifth in the world, and for F.C. Nantes Atlantique, Champions of France in 1994-95. With the highest and longest professional and National Team experience of any regional coach, metropolitan Atlanta is fortunate that Samson coaches our fast-rising teams. At U10, the U11 team won the State Championship Chevy Cup in the “B” division, played "A2" in the Spring of 2003, took the Concorde Cup, were finalist in the State Championship Chevy Cup, and won promotion to Classic I for fall 2003. The U16 team won promotion to “A” from U15 and won the Red Star tournament. Private, small group, and team training is by appointment. Young player training focuses on learning to play well. Advanced players benefit from Samson’s professional and national team experience. His coaching quickly improves team play, individual skills, and confidence on the field. Please find Samson Siasia through his Web site at http://www.SiaOne.com.

 

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