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Samson Siasia's U-11 Boys Win Concorde Challenge Cup

Winners Coached By 1994 World Cup Player, Gaining Recognition For Youth Player Development

ALPHARETTA, GA – February 23, 2003 – Samson Siasia, Atlanta&339;s most experienced player-coach with the fastest rising youth team, announces that the Under-11 (U11) age group boys won the Concorde Cup, a prestigious Atlanta area tournament. The first team, Stars Orange “A,” won in the “Black” division, winning three consecutive games to take the title over the Athens YMCA Express - on points. Samson’s U11 boys won the tournament by defeating the Excel Golden Knights 6-0, the Alpharetta Ambush 3-0, and the AUSA Freedom Silver 1-0.

Winning is great, but playing well is the goal,” said the champion’s head coach, Samson Siasia, who added “Oh yea baby” while presenting trophies to each team member. Samson played for the fifth ranked team in the World, Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 1994 World Cup held in the United States.

Individuals interested in try-outs for next year’s team at Under-12, should contact Samson – while observing the rules for player recruitment. Samson also coaches an Under-14 team, previously coached by Ignace “Iggy” Moleka and an Under-16 team, which is off-season as they compete at the high school level. All teams offer a chance to try-out for next Fall at U12, U15, and U17.

About Samson Siasia

Samson Siasia is well known among soccer players and fans throughout the world as a member of one of the finest and most thrilling teams ever. 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. Metro Atlanta is fortunate that Samson coaches our fast-rising teams. The U-16 team won promotion to "A." The U-10 team won the State Championship Chevy Cup in the “B” division and won promotion to "A" at U-11. In the Fall of 2003, Samson will coach boys teams at ages U-12, U-15, and U-17. He is available for private training by appointment. Young player training focuses on learning to play well. Advanced players benefit from his more than ten years of professional and national team experience. Quickly, these teams vastly improved in team play, new individual skills, and greater confidence. Please find Samson Siasia through his Web site at http://www.SiaOne.com.

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