The world football ruling body, FIFA, has appointed the former Nigeria footballer and international football pundit, Sunday Oliseh into its Technical Study Group for the 2016 Rio Olympics Football in Brazil.
Oliseh who skippered Nigeria at the France 1998 World Cup, announced his appointment today via his tweeter handle: @SundayOOliseh, saying that he was “flattered.”
The ex-international tweeted: “Honoured To Be Appointed Into the “new look” FIFA Technical Department. Next mission; The 2016 Rio Olympics Football.
“It is with great honour that I share with you my appointment by the world’s Football governing body F.I.F.A as a member of its Technical Study Group amongst other functions.
“I am flattered to be a part of this football family and I believe that this is a blessed period not only for me personally but for my beloved Nation, Nigeria!,”
The 38-year-old player was a physical and technical central midfielder in his active years. He played for clubs such as AFC Ajax, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus F.C.
Oliseh played 63 international matches and scored four goals for Nigeria. He played at the Football World Cups of 1994 and 1998. Oliseh was also a part of the Olympic gold medal winning team of 1996.
In January 2006, at the age of 31, he retired from professional football after playing a half season for Belgian top club K.R.C. Genk. [myad]
