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
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.
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