The NFF on Saturday, July 4 sacked former coachStephen Keshi over what they called ‘lack of commitment’ on the side on the two time African Nations Cup winner-as a player and as a coach.
NFF technical director Shaibu Amodu and assistant coach Salisu Yusuf were placed in charge of the Super Eagles on interim bases while the search for the next coach contines.
According to BBC Sports, Oliseh who played for Juventus and Borussia Dortmund is in advanced talks with the NFF and will be appointed in a few days time.
The 40-year-old won 63 caps for Nigeria and captained the Super Eagles during the 2000 African Nations Cup.
Oliseh was part of the Nigeria squad that won the 1994 African Nations Cup and the 1996 Gold
winning Dream team in Atalanta.
He also played at the FIFA World Cup in 1994 and 1998 where is scored a memorable log range winner against Spain in a group match.
Oliseh has been working as a pundit, sport consultant and FIFA Technical committee member.
Oliseh has little management experience, having coached only Belgian lower league side Vervietois between 2008 and 2009.
He does hold the Uefa Pro Licence and in an interview TEDxEuston said he is qualified to coach Nigeria.
He however waved off the idea of becoming Super Eagles coach suggesting that too many troubles come along with the job.
“So many people have been asking me, ‘why don’t you go and coach the Super Eagles? I want to live long,” he said.
“I’m very much qualified [to coach NGA] but I’ll rather share my experience & allow my thoughts & knowledge reach a vast majority.”
