Oliseh also denied rumours that he applied for the vacant Super Eagles’ job, claiming he only offered to help when needed
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, had advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to either retain interim coach, Finidi George or put another ex-international, Emmanuel Amuneke in charge of the national team.
He gave the advice recently while criticizing NFF’s approach in finding the next Eagles’ coach.
Jose Peseiro, who guided the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) left his position after his contract expired and renewal talks broke down.
The NFF has since declared the position vacant and outlined some requirements for interested and qualified individuals.
Speaking on the development Oliseh slammed the NFF for its approach, citing the more pragmatic approach employed by Premier League giants, Liverpool.
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He also refuted claims that he applied for the vacant Super Eagles’ job, claiming he only offered to help when needed.
He said: “Let’s look at it this way: when Jurgen Klopp came out last month to announce that he was leaving his position as coach of Liverpool, did you hear or read anywhere that the club announced that coaches should apply for the job?
“The only thing they (Liverpool) are doing currently is that they are in search of a coach that fits their philosophy and style.”
Oliseh then threw his support behind Amuneke and George, saying: “If we cannot offer our indigenous coaches opportunities to help the country’s football, then who else will?
“I did not apply for the Eagles job. Reports that stated so are false. I only stated that if Nigeria needed my help as a coach, I would be willing to help if the conditions are right.”