I will help with World Cup qualification — Sunday Oliseh open to Super Eagles return despite disastrous first stint

Former Super Eagles skipper and coach Sunday Oliseh. (Photo Credit: Imago)

I will help with World Cup qualification — Sunday Oliseh open to Super Eagles return despite disastrous first stint

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 05:52 - 03.07.2024

Sunday Oliseh's love for his people and desire to see Nigeria at the 2026 World Cup are why he is open to returning as coach of the Super Eagles.

In an intriguing interview, former Super Eagles skipper Sunday Oliseh has sensationally offered his services to the troubled Nigerian national team.

The football legend's explosive comments come as the team finds itself embroiled in CHAOS following Finidi George's catastrophic stint at the helm.

Oliseh wants Super Eagles return

Finidi, appointed in March to replace Jose Peseiro, spectacularly crashed and burned, lasting a mere month before being forced to resign after a woeful run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

His brief tenure saw Nigeria humiliated at home in a draw against South Africa, before suffering a shocking defeat to minnows Benin Republic, leaving their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.

Ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh wants more NPFL players in the Super Eagles.
Ex-Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh wants a return to the team.

Now, with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in disarray and yet to confirm George's resignation, Oliseh has made a dramatic plea to return and rescue the flailing side.

In a heart-wrenching appeal, Oliseh declared: "Let's not deceive ourselves, I only have one country, forget that I have German pali. Nothing brings me more joy than my people."

Super Eagles boss Finidi George failed to deliver against South Africa and Benin republic
Super Eagles boss Finidi George failed to deliver against South Africa and Benin republic.

The former midfield maestro passionately added: "If my country wants to speak with me, I will answer. I can also give technical assistance because we need to qualify for the World Cup."

Oliseh’s sensational come-get-me comments come five years after he infamously resigned as the Super Eagles coach.

Sunday Oliseh in action for the Super Eagles || Image credit: Imago

You will recall that then 41-year-old took to social media to announce his resignation, citing ‘contract violations, lack of support, unpaid wages and benefits to the team” as his reasons.

Five years on, the former Borussia Dortmund star seems ready to bury the hatchet and come save his country.

Super Eagles were held by South Africa in Uyo. | Imago

Will Oliseh be the SAVIOUR Nigeria so desperately needs? The Nigerian football community watches with bated breath!

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