Samson Siasia has completed a five-year ban imposed on him by FIFA over match-fixing allegations.
In 2010, a match-fixer tried to involve Siasia as a club coach under his control, offering employment benefits in exchange for fielding specific players.
Although negotiations took place over two months, the club ultimately declined or could not afford Siasia’s requests, ending the matter.
The world football governing body initially handed Siasia a lifetime ban.
However, the former Super Eagles player and coach took the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS, where it was eventually reduced.
CAS deemed a life ban excessive for a first-time offender who was passive in the offence.
However, they insisted Siasia needed to be punished to serve as a deterrent.
Siasia has probably learnt his lessons and is back in football.
Rumours have been circulating about Siasia’s potential appointment as the Mighty Jets Football Club next coach in Jos.
