Oliseh Regrets Ignoring NFF's Warning on Mikel and Others

Sunday Oliseh, the former coach of the Super Eagles, revealed his regret for not listening to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) regarding the invitation of John Obi Mikel, Vincent Enyeama, and Emmanuel Emenike to the national team. Oliseh recalled an incident where Mikel failed to attend a meeting he organized in London, despite traveling from Belgium to meet him.

The NFF had warned Oliseh that these players were problematic for the federation and the national team system. He stated, “I regret not having listened to the NFF.” Oliseh arranged the meeting with Mikel and Victor Moses to discuss national team issues, but only Moses attended.

He described Mikel's absence as “one of the biggest insults” and emphasized the need for respect towards the national team coach's position. Oliseh found his discussion with Moses productive, as the player shared insights on the challenges facing the Super Eagles.