The code of conduct for players and officials of the various National Teams will soon come into force, so says the Nigeria Football Federation.
Speaking from Belgium on Sunday, NFF President Amaju Pinnick assured that the code of conduct was ready and would be implemented soonest to guide the conduct of players, officials and coaches and minimize areas of conflict and tension in the national camp.
“A small group had been working on the code of conduct and I am happy to say that it is now ready for implementation. This will spell out how players and officials must conduct themselves while in any of the national camps, and minimize the probability of misunderstanding between coaches and players.
“The recent happening in the camp of the Super Eagles in Belgium was unwarranted but I am happy we have been able to put that behind us. Both Coach Sunday Oliseh and player Vincent Enyeama even spoke cordially on Saturday during Enyeama’s meeting with the NFF leadership.”
At the meeting, Pinnick, in company with NFF 1st Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi and 2nd Vice President Shehu Dikko, told Enyeama in clear terms that the country is bigger than any individual, and that even if he was determined to quit international football, he did not have to do so in a situation of acrimony.
“I told him that he did so well for Nigeria over the past thirteen-and-half years that he had been there, and by all means, is deserving of a honourable exit. Whatever the situation, whether he decides to return to the team or not, the NFF will organize a worthy testimonial match in his honour because he served the nation so well.
“However, the Head Coach is in full charge of the team and the camp at all times, and that fact must be respected. The NFF will support and respect the decision of the Head Coach of any of the National Teams at all times. Both Oliseh and Enyeama are true heroes of Nigeria football, if you look at what they achieved at different times. But Oliseh is Head Coach now and in charge of the team. We will continue to respect his contract; our role as a Federation is advisory.”
Pinnick insisted that with regards to the recent misunderstanding, there is no victor and no vanquished. But he hinted that the code of conduct is certain to restrict the use of social media by players to air situation in the national camp.
“No player launches his career through the social media. When players are at their clubs, they don’t broadcast camp situation on twitter, facebook or instagram. The same restraint and discipline must be observed in the national camp.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Ye Oliseh is head coach but he should respect full grown men and not talk to them as if they are in primary school, afterall oyibo talk am, respect is reciprocal. Even the bible said something similar in proverbs and Ephesians. it says children honour your parents and in turn told parents not to provoke their children to anger. There is a way to talk to someone even if you are Buhari, the person will turn rebellious. NFF or whatever you call yourselves, call Oliseh to order. I am not a football fan but i hear glorious things about Enyeama and he should be treated with respect. Everybody deserves respect no matter their level or age. Simple as.
ReplyDeleteNigerian players are undisciplined and hard to coach. That is the main reason our football teams don't do well, especially if they are coached by one of their own (if you know what I mean). If it was in Nigeria, a player like Michael Jordan and others of his status would be uncoachable because they would feel they don't have to listen to any body. That's the indiscipline in us. If a player disrespects their coach, they should be sanctioned, up to and including being kicked off the team. When these players play for European team, I'm sure they behave quite differently or they will be sent packing. Nigerians need to learn discipline. We lack it.
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