The former Borussia Dortmund player stepped down from his position as Super Eagles coach last night on Twitter.
The coach offered a succinct summary of why he was resigning: including violation of his contract and unpaid wages. His role was supposed to last three years but he is stepping down just eight months in.
Due to Contract violations ,lack of Support,Unpaid wages,Benefits to my players,Asst.Coaches & myself, I resign as Super Eagles Chief Coach
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) February 26, 2016
I feel fortunate, blessed and eternally grateful for having had the honour to Play,Captain & Coach this great Nation of ours,Nigeria.
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) February 26, 2016
The move comes as a major surprise, given the optimistic tweets only weeks before. In his interview for TRUE Africa, only a few weeks ago, Oliseh seemed positive:
‘I was delighted when I was appointed because very few players get the opportunity in their careers to captain Nigeria and to coach Nigeria. It’s a dream for a lot of captains. For me, it is good to have this opportunity.’
Oliseh has a much celebrated past in the team – including being on the team when Nigeria won the 1994 African Cup of Nations.
His role as the chief coach of the Super Eagles is yet to be filled.