Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has secured a major role with the International Football Association Board (IFAB), Afrosport reports.
Oliseh, who had over 60 appearances for Nigeria, has been appointed to IFAB as a member of its Football Advisory Panel.
The 50-year-old, who won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and an Olympic gold medal in 1996, confirmed the appointment on his social media on Monday.
“Thrilled to announce my appointment to the International Football Association Board (IFAB)!” he wrote on X.
“IFAB is the global guardian of football’s laws, responsible for determining the laws of football, shaping the beautiful game for players and fans worldwide. Honored to contribute to its mission!”
Thrilled to announce my appointment to the International Football Association Board (IFAB)! IFAB is the global guardian of football’s laws, responsible for determining the laws of football,shaping the beautiful game for players and fans worldwide. Honored to contribute to its… pic.twitter.com/ncL6n0IKCk
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) May 26, 2025
Following his appointment to the IFAB board, Oliseh, who has previously been on FIFA’s Technical Study Group, will work alongside some of the best minds in football, including former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Wenger is currently on the Football and Technical Advisory Panels and has previously worked with Oliseh within FIFA’s technical study group in recent years.
