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The Digest: Former Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has publicly asserted that the Super Eagles would have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup had he remained in charge. In an interview on Sunday Oliseh's show, Pinnick, who led the NFF from 2014 to 2022, stated, "If...

The Digest: The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has publicly disagreed with former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh's recent criticism of Victor Osimhen and the national team. Olopade, in an interview with Footy-Africa, stated he "strongly disagrees"...

The Digest: Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has sparked contrasting reactions from two former Super Eagles stars. Sunday Oliseh criticized the team’s celebrations, calling it a “culture of mediocrity” that lowers standards. Meanwhile, Garba Lawal defended the...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has attributed Nigeria's failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Victor Osimhen. In a detailed critique, Oliseh claimed Osimhen's public outburst at teammate Ademola Lookman during the Round of 16 match against Mozambique fatally...

The Digest: Former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh has publicly criticized fellow ex-player Thierry Henry for his remarks on Mohamed Salah's recent public outburst at Liverpool. Oliseh, who was Henry's teammate at Juventus, stated Henry was "getting this one wrong" and urged him to "leave our...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has surprisingly thrown his support behind current handler Eric Chelle, despite Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a notable shift from his initial position, Oliseh acknowledged that Chelle's performance has "won him...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has opened up about his decision not to pursue legal action against the Nigeria Football Federation for unpaid wages, choosing patriotism over personal compensation despite acknowledging a strong case. Key Points: Oliseh revealed the NFF...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has strongly criticized the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for its handling of legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai's burial. Oliseh's comments shed light on The Neglected Crown, a long-standing issue of how Nigeria's sporting icons are...

Ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has reignited debate over Nigeria's coaching preferences, slamming the hiring of foreign coaches as "disrespect" to local talent. In a June 15 interview with Channels Sports, the 1994 AFCON winner insisted Nigerian tacticians possess equal competency, citing...

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has been appointed to IFAB’s advisory panel, a powerful group that shapes the global rules of football. Oliseh shared the news via a post on X, calling it an “honour” IFAB (International Football Association Board) determines global football laws He...