President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick says the body will
immediately pay new Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh and his
assistants three months salaries in advance.
Pinnick made this promise in Abuja on Wednesday during the unveiling
of Oliseh as Nigeria manager for the next three years.
Meanwhile, Oliseh, who has resumed work following his presentation to
the Nigerian sporting press, has promised to serve his country without
distractions.
immediately pay new Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh and his
assistants three months salaries in advance.
Pinnick made this promise in Abuja on Wednesday during the unveiling
of Oliseh as Nigeria manager for the next three years.
Meanwhile, Oliseh, who has resumed work following his presentation to
the Nigerian sporting press, has promised to serve his country without
distractions.
Apparently not oblivious of claims he could have a turbulent relationship
with his employers due to his generally perceived stubborn nature,
Oliseh was quick to point out he was not stubborn but principled.
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.
with his employers due to his generally perceived stubborn nature,
Oliseh was quick to point out he was not stubborn but principled.
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 Head Coach of Nigeria.
“My assistants and I 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. 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.
“One thing I will say, dear compatriots, is that I am 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.”
The presentation ceremony was presided over by Pinnick, supported by
Vice Presidents Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko, Executive Committee
members Anyansi-Agwu, Yusuf Ahmed Fresh, Dilichukwu Onyedinma,
Babagana Kalli and Ahmad Kawu, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi
and other members of NFF management, including Technical Director
Shaibu Amodu.
The multi-lingual Oliseh, who played professionally in Italy, Belgium, the
Netherlands and Germany, and won Olympic football gold, Africa Cup of
Nations gold, silver and bronze and played in two FIFA World Cup final
competitions, signed a three-year contract with an option for an
additional another year.
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