Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- The Nigeria Football Federation has disclosed that its lawyers have started to review the decision against former Nigeria player and coach, Samson Siasia, by the FIFA Ethics Committee.

An organ of the world football governing body on Friday announced that it had placed a life ban from all football-related activities on Siasia.

The Acting President of NFF, Seyi Akinwunmi, in a press statement Monday explained why the federation is interested in reviewing the saga.

The Acting NFF boss also said on Monday that the Federation had already reached out to the former U20, U23 and Super Eagles head coach and is aware that he is also receiving appropriate legal advice.

"The NFF was shocked to learn of the investigation and t...