Oliseh denies applying for Super Eagles job, names two best coaches NFF should pick from

Former Super Eagles defensive midfielder and captain, Sunday Oliseh, has denied applying for the vacant Super Eagles coaching job, saying that the narrative that he applied is false.

Olisheh, however, picked two of his former colleagues as best suitable for the job.

According to the former Super Eagles skippo,  Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke, are the two men best suitable for the  vacant coaching job.

The former midfielder also slammed the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in their search for the next Eagles coach.

Jose Peseiro left the position after taking the team to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The NFF has since declared vacant the position of head coach of the national team and outlined some requirements for interested and qualified individuals.

Oliseh, while criticizing this approach, cited the example of Liverpool’s method in searching for a new coach following Jurgen Klopp’s announcement of his departure from the club in the summer.

Oliseh 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.”

While  throwing  his weight  behind Amuneke and George, he said: “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.”