NFF Promises Oliseh Three Months Salary In Advance

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the new Super Eagles handler, Sunday Oliseh, and his assistants will get three months salary advance to make them hit the ground running.

SUNDAY OLISEH

This surprising announcement was made by NFF chairman, Amaju Pinnick,  at their unveiling in Abuja on Wednesday July 15 of the new coaches.

This seems to be a great departure from the past where Super Eagle coaches were owed several months salaries.

Oliseh after signing the a three-year contract opened up on his plans for the  Super Eagles.

He said: “My assistants and myself will not invite to the camp of the National Team of Nigeria any player who is not playing in the top division in the recognized Leagues of the world, including Nigeria. 

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The only exception would be those players from any of the age-grade National Teams that we find exceptional and deserving of an opportunity to try and win shirts in the senior team.”

The former Super Eagles captain said that Nigerians should not expect miracles from him, stating that he is not a Messiah.

“I have come to do my very best, give 150%, to take Nigeria football to the next level, with the support of my assistants, the NFF and relevant stakeholders. I am optimistic that we will lift the Nigeria game to a new height,” he stated.

He  explained that his perceived ‘stubbornness,’ by people is nothing, noting that there is difference between being principled and being stubborn in the course of duty.

“I come to serve my country, not to wage a war,” he said.  “I have come to serve, and the NFF has promised to give me all the support I need to succeed. They are the employers and I am the employee. That distinction has to be appreciated at all times.

“I have had meetings with members of the Technical and Development Committee, led by Chief Anyansi-Agwu, very knowledgeable people all. I have met members of the Executive Committee and the General Secretary. I believe we will all work together excellently. It is a huge honour to be the head coach of Nigeria,” he explained.

Oliseh is expected to take Super Eagle to 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after the country lost in out on the 2015 edition.

Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi was fired last week by the NFF for what it termed as  lacking the commitment required to achieve the Federation’s objectives as set out in the coach’s employment contract.

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