Sunday Oliseh is in advanced talks with the Nigerian Football Federation over becoming the new Super Eagles coach.
The 40-year-old former midfielder, who captained Nigeria and won 63 caps, is set to be appointed in the coming days.
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The NFF have acted quickly to fill the vacancy following the sacking of Stephen Keshi on Saturday.
Oliseh was part of the Nigeria squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and Olympic gold two years later.
He also played at the World Cup in 1994 and 1998, helping the Super Eagles to the last-16 at both tournaments and in the latter he scored a memorable winner as Nigeria shocked Spain 3-2 in a group match.
A member of the “golden generation” of Nigerian football stars, alongside Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu and Finidi George, Oliseh has been working as a pundit, sport consultant and FIFA Technical committee member.
Oliseh has little management experience, having coached only Belgian lower league side Vervietois between 2008 and 2009, but he does hold the UEFA Pro Licence.
He would take over from NFF technical director Shaibu Amodu and assistant coach Salisu Yusuf, who are are currently in charge on an interim basis.] Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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This is another setback for the NFF. The NFF should not disappoint us again, pls give us credible coach that will take us to the next level.
ReplyDeleteGood choice I must say.Let look forward to another successful era in the team after the mess made by keshi.
ReplyDeleteI don't see anything in Oliseh's resume that qualifies him to coach the national team. Playing and coaching are two different things. This doesn't look like a good choice.
ReplyDeleteI THINK WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS RESULTS WE SHOULD SET STANDARDS ACCEPTABLE BY ALL
ReplyDeleteTHE ISSUE OF CREDIBILITY CANNOT BE OVER LOOKED AM TOO SURE THAT MR SUNDAY OLISEH HAS EYES FOR DETAILS I EXPECT HIM TO PERFORM, I WISH HIM BEST OF LUCK