Sunday Oliseh appointed to International Football Association Board Advisory Panel

By Monsurah Olatunji

Former Nigerian international and Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has been appointed to the Football Advisory Panel of the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the global body responsible for setting and updating the laws of the game.

Oliseh shared the announcement via social media on Monday, expressing his excitement about joining the 21-member panel that helps shape the rules governing football worldwide.

“Thrilled to announce my appointment to the International Football Association Board (IFAB),” Oliseh wrote.

“Honoured to contribute to its mission of shaping the beautiful game for players and fans worldwide.”

Established in 1886, IFAB plays a central role in defining and maintaining the Laws of the Game.

Its advisory panels—comprising former players, coaches, and technical experts—ensure that proposed changes are grounded in practical, on-the-pitch realities.

Oliseh brings a wealth of experience to the role. In addition to a distinguished playing career, the former midfielder has served on FIFA’s Technical Study Group at major tournaments, including the 2016 Olympic Games and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

He joins a panel that includes notable football figures such as Arsène Wenger, Luis Figo, Esteban Cambiasso, Paolo Wanchope, and fellow Nigerian and ex-teammate Daniel Amokachi.

The Football Advisory Panel, alongside IFAB’s Technical Advisory Panel, evaluates the sporting and practical impact of proposed rule modifications.

Their input helps ensure that football’s evolution remains aligned with both tradition and the modern game’s demands.

Oliseh’s inclusion marks another milestone for African representation in international football governance.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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