Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation are locked in a ‘war of words’ over unpaid salaries, four months after he resigned his position. Oliseh said via his official Twitter account that he hoped the Federation pays him and his assistant Jean Francois Losciuto their entitlements while they are still alive. “Hope the... Read More

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June 20, 2016

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Sunday Oliseh ‘turns down three job offers’ – Here’s why

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has stated he will be staying away from the dug-out for a while as he wants to focus on his new assignment with FIFA. Oliseh who quit the National team job in February told Complete Sports that he had already rejected 3 offers from the Southern part of Africa but... Read More

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April 11, 2016

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Sunday Oliseh joins FIFA

While the Nigeria Football Federation is embroiled in a messy legal battle and the condition of the sport is in a state of anarchy, it appears the former gaffer of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has moved on. After a controversial spell as coach of the Super Eagles, Oliseh resigned from the position in February... Read More

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March 15, 2016

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Sunday Oliseh returns with ‘proof’ against the NFF (WATCH)

Sunday Oliseh, former coach of the Super Eagles, has decided to withdraw his lawsuit against the Nigeria Football Federation ‘after speaking with well-meaning Nigerians’. In a new video posted on YouTube on Monday, Oliseh said: “I have instructed my lawyers to withdraw the lawsuit against the NFF.” The one-time skipper of the Super Eagles also... Read More

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March 2, 2016

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‘I had no other choice’ | Sunday Oliseh reveals why he threw in the towel

Last Friday, Sunday Oliseh shockingly threw in the towel as the gaffer of the Super Eagles. Since then, a lot has been said- especially from the Nigerian Football Federation- on why Oliseh decided to quit his post. In bid to clear the air and defend his decision, Oliseh released a statement via his website, stating... Read More

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February 29, 2016

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How Oliseh tore the team apart with his impulsiveness – NFF

In light of Friday’s shocking resignation of Sunday Oliseh from the national team, the Nigerian football federation, NFF has come out to clear the air on the messy situation. Speaking officially for the first time, the NFF on Monday, issued a concrete press statement pointing accusing fingers at Oliseh’s ‘impulsive’ man management style. According to... Read More

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February 29, 2016

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Sunday Oliseh vows to ‘expose’ NFF

Former coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, has expressed his readiness to expose the management of the Nigerian Football Federation. The football federation has threatened to sue Oliseh for quitting his post as Super Eagles gaffer without giving any form of notice. The coach who left his former role in controversial circumstances, however, stated... Read More

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February 26, 2016

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Opinion: Sunday Oliseh wanted to live long, hence his escape from the NFF

Rounding-up his speech on TED Talk back in 2014, Oliseh was asked if he would like to manage the Super Eagles. His answer: “I want to live long”. For someone who cherishes his life above anything, he definitely will try to avoid eventualities that will put his life at risk. These days, quite a number... Read More

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February 26, 2016

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Sunday Oliseh resigns as Super Eagles coach

Sunday Oliseh has resigned as the coach of Nigeria’s senior national team, Super Eagles. Oliseh, who resigned in the wee hours of Friday, February 26, cited contract violations by the Nigerian Football Federation, as justification for his decision to step down. He also cited a lack of support from the country’s football administrators, unpaid wages... Read More

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February 21, 2016

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Sunday Oliseh says he’s ‘struggling financially’

The controversial coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has revealed that he is in dire straits, financially. Ahead of the important Africa Cup of Nations qualification tie against Egypt on March 25 in Kaduna, the coach of the Nigerian senior national team, says he needs funds to ‘move around Europe’. Oliseh made the disclosure... Read More

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February 18, 2016

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Sunday Oliseh: Why Petr Cech is the drug prescribed by the doctor for Arsenal

If there is one position where Arsenal has been lightweight, since the departure of Jens Lehman, it is the Goalkeeper Role. Coupled with a young and relatively light weighted defense it has been sometimes a struggle for the Arsenal Premiership title chasing dream. Arsene Wenger has finally made Petr Cech of the Chelsea fame, put... Read More

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February 8, 2016

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Sunday Oliseh sends letter of apology to the NFF over ‘insane’ comments

Owing to his outburst of Sunday, Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has reportedly sent a letter of apology to the Nigeria Football Federation. Oliseh had recorded a video from his base in Belgium, where he blasted the critics of the senior national team as well as officials of the NFF. Following Nigeria’s failure to reach... Read More

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February 8, 2016

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‘CHAN is the least important competition held by CAF’ | Sunday Oliseh fires back at critics (WATCH)

Sunday Oliseh, the head coach of Super Eagles released a video on Monday morning, where he lashed out at his critics, following the group stage exit from the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN 2016). In the 2-part-video, Sunday Oliseh described his critics as ‘insane’, saying they shouldn’t judge the future of the team over a... Read More

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January 18, 2016

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Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh is not afraid of getting sacked – Here’s why

Super Eagles’ gaffer, Sunday Oliseh says he is not under pressure “whatsoever” to win the CAF African Nations Championship currently holding in Rwanda, maintaining that he is not afraid of being sacked as long as his entitlements would be paid. The Eagles are “a team in progress” and the championship is an opportunity for the... Read More

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December 9, 2015

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Patient Sunday Oliseh lashes out at Nigerians for their impatience

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh is upset with Nigerians over their lack of patience in waiting for results to materialise in the national football team. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, in Abuja, the ex soccer player explained how difficult it is to coach the national team. He said: “Coaching Nigeria is difficult not because of the... Read More

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October 8, 2015

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How Sunday Oliseh went from hero to villain in less than 3 months

by Desmond Akatugba In less than 3 months of Sunday Oliseh’s reign as gaffer of Super Eagles, many a ox has been gored, several egoistic players have eaten the humble pie- and now, captain of the team, Vincent Enyeama, has retired. We don’t know about tomorrow, but as of now, Sunday Oliseh may be one of... Read More

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Vincent Enyeama has retired from international football | Photo: Getty

October 8, 2015

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Why Enyeama retired from Nigeria’s national team

by Desmond Akatugba Super Eagles’ captain Vincent Enyeama, has announced his decision to quit the national team. Enyeama made the announcement on Thursday morning via his Instagram page. Enyeama’s decision is coming less than 48 hours after his face-off with Sunday Oliseh, gaffer of the Super Eagles. https://instagram.com/p/8klzn7Tao3/?taken-by=vinny2908 The Lille FC shot-stopper had on Tuesday, reported... Read More

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October 6, 2015

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Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh face-off with captain, Vincent Enyeama

There has been a face-off involving Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh and captain Vincent Enyeama, in the team’s camp in Belgium. Goal.com reports that Enyeama arrived late to camp after Monday’s deadline. The goalkeeper was permitted to report late in camp as a result of the burial of his mother in Akwa Ibom. Following the... Read More

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July 12, 2015

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Sunday Oliseh and the NFF marriage of convenience

Words by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello Few days ago on my Facebook wall, and in my usual habit of dialogue with intellectuals on football matters in Nigeria, we discussed the appointment of Sunday Oliseh. It was full of mixed reactions as patriotic and passionate Nigerians on Super Eagles, their beloved team. My conclusion, Nigerians are desperate for... Read More

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November 8, 2014

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Nigeria-Italy, USA ’94: Revisiting the game 20 years after

by Adedayo Ademuwagun 20 years ago, Nigeria played against Italy in the second round of the USA ’94 World Cup. That game is one of the most memorable games in Nigerian football history. Nigeria was participating in the World Cup for the first time then and the squad was in top form. They had... Read More

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September 20, 2014

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Clemens Westerhof warns Nigeria about letting go of Keshi

by Olorunwa Lawal Former manager of the Super Eagles, Clemens Westerhof, has called on the Nigerian Football Federation to renew Stephen Keshi’s contract. Westerhof, who led Nigeria to the 1994 world cup in the USA, warned that failure to extend Keshi’s contract will spell doom for the team. In an interview with sports newspaper, Complete Sports,... Read More

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February 28, 2014

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Aww, how CUTE: Aide to sports minister, Ohimai ‘Mr Fix Nigeria’ Amaize, weds Sunday Oliseh’s sister (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Ohimai Amaize, Special Assistant on Youth, School & Grassroots Sports to the Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, today got married to his sweetheart, Tessy Oliseh, the younger sister of ex-Super Eagles star, Sunday Oliseh. [READ: Aide to sports minister, Ohimai ‘Mr Fix Nigeria’ Amaize, set to marry Sunday Oliseh’s sister (PHOTOS)] The couple... Read More

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February 15, 2013

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Aide to sports minister, Ohimai ‘Mr Fix Nigeria’ Amaize, set to marry Sunday Oliseh’s sister (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Ohimai Godwin Amaize, Special Assistant on Advocacy to the Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi and the board secretary of the Nigeria Academicals Sports Committee, NASCOM, is engaged to be married to Tessy Oliseh who is the younger sister of former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh. According to reports, they’ve been dating for over a year and there are wedding... Read More

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Sunday Oliseh ‘turns down three job offers’ – Here’s why

Sunday Oliseh joins FIFA

Sunday Oliseh returns with ‘proof’ against the NFF (WATCH)

‘I had no other choice’ | Sunday Oliseh reveals why he threw in the towel

How Oliseh tore the team apart with his impulsiveness – NFF

Sunday Oliseh vows to ‘expose’ NFF

Opinion: Sunday Oliseh wanted to live long, hence his escape from the NFF

Sunday Oliseh resigns as Super Eagles coach

Sunday Oliseh says he’s ‘struggling financially’

Sunday Oliseh: Why Petr Cech is the drug prescribed by the doctor for Arsenal

Sunday Oliseh sends letter of apology to the NFF over ‘insane’ comments

‘CHAN is the least important competition held by CAF’ | Sunday Oliseh fires back at critics (WATCH)

Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh is not afraid of getting sacked – Here’s why

Patient Sunday Oliseh lashes out at Nigerians for their impatience

How Sunday Oliseh went from hero to villain in less than 3 months

Why Enyeama retired from Nigeria’s national team

Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh face-off with captain, Vincent Enyeama

Sunday Oliseh and the NFF marriage of convenience

Nigeria-Italy, USA ’94: Revisiting the game 20 years after

Clemens Westerhof warns Nigeria about letting go of Keshi

Aww, how CUTE: Aide to sports minister, Ohimai ‘Mr Fix Nigeria’ Amaize, weds Sunday Oliseh’s sister (See Photos)

Aide to sports minister, Ohimai ‘Mr Fix Nigeria’ Amaize, set to marry Sunday Oliseh’s sister (PHOTOS)

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