FIFA appoints former Super Eagles captain as TE for Qatar World Cup, begins work with Wenger, Klinsmann

Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles is not going to be on the Mundial in November, however one of many workforce’s biggest ever midfielders is assured a spot within the technical room

Fédération Internationale de Soccer Affiliation (FIFA) has appointed former Tremendous Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh as a Technical Knowledgeable for the FIFA World Cup slated for Qatar later this yr.

Oliseh will work along with former Arsenal supervisor Arsene Wenger and German nice Jurgen Klinsmann in a six-man workforce that additionally has three others.

The previous Ajax and Juventus midfielder took to his Twitter account to specific his delight at touchdown the position with the world soccer governing physique.

Oliseh additionally confirmed that he has began working with different workforce members.

“Extraordinarily honoured to have been appointed by FIFA as a Technical Knowledgeable for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar,” the previous Borussia Dortmund star wrote.

“Within the privileged firm of “Sir” Arsene Wenger, Jurgen Klinsmann, and three others. Work began final night time. Qatar 2022 is wanting nice and prepared.”

Extraordinarily honoured to have been appointed by FIFA as a Technical Knowledgeable for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In privileged firm of “Sir” Arsene Wenger, Jurgen Klinnsman and three others. Work began final night time .
Qatar 2022 is wanting nice and prepared. pic.twitter.com/hr69WgHNHq

— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) October 1, 2022

A defensive midfielder in his taking part in days, Oliseh received honours within the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany earlier than retiring in 2006.

Oliseh made 54 appearances for the Tremendous Eagles, scoring twice, essentially the most memorable being the winner within the 3-2 humbling of Spain on the France ’98 World Cup.

The previous Genk ace lifted the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations trophy for Nigeria.

He was additionally a key member of the Nigerian U23 squad that received Africa’s first-ever soccer gold on the Olympic Video games in Atlanta ’96.

Oliseh coached the Tremendous Eagles briefly in 2015/2016 and was additionally for a yr the supervisor of Dutch membership Fortuna Sittard.

Till just a few weeks in the past, the 48-year-old was the supervisor of German decrease league aspect SV 19 Straelen.