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Ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh scoops IFAB appointment

Ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh scoops IFAB appointment

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...

‘Disaster if Super Eagles fail to qualify for 2026 World Cup’ – Oliseh

‘Disaster if Super Eagles fail to qualify for 2026 World Cup’ – Oliseh

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has highlighted the possible disaster that could follow if Nigeria fails to qualify for the next FIFA World Cup in 2026 slated to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Despite being almost spotless in the qualifiers for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Super Eagles have been disappointing in the African qualifiers for the World...

‘Enough of foreign coaches’ – Odegbami calls for Nigerian to coach Super Eagles

‘Enough of foreign coaches’ – Odegbami calls for Nigerian to coach Super Eagles

Nigeria legend Segun Odegbami has backed calls for a Nigerian to coach the Super Eagles after the departure of Jose Peseiro on February 29. The Nigeria Football Federation has commenced the search for Peseiro's successor ahead of the country's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June. Augustine Eguavoen was the last indegineous coach to lead the Super Eagles in 2022...

Balotelli & Oliseh rave about Osimhen after Napoli’s historic Serie A win

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh and three-time Serie A winner with Inter Milan, Mario Balotelli have congratulated Nigeria star Victor Osimhen for securing Napoli's first Serie A title since 1990. Osimhen played a crucial role with his equaliser at the Stadio Friuli to help Napoli settle for a 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday night and seal their league success. The name 'Osimhen' has been...