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| Sunday Oliseh Quits by sabaestate(m): 7:58pm On Jun 13, 2009 |
Sunday Oliseh has said he will no longer play for Nigeria. The former captain of the Super Eagles told BBC Sport Online that after a decade with the national team it was time to concentrate on his club career and family life. "It's time to turn another page and move on," he said. "I've held on to my place in the national team for almost 10 years and Nigeria needs a team with a new generation of players. "I have taken a lot of risks travelling all over the world for my country, so I think I should spend more time with my family." Oliseh made his debut with the national team on 24 July 1993, in an African Nations Cup qualifier against Ethiopia. "The only thing that I have not won with my country is the World Cup. Achievements "I have been an African champion in 1994 and won silver and bronze medals at the Nations Cup, while I captained the team. "Besides, I have won an Olympic gold medal and been at two World Cups. Oliseh wants to spend time with his family "It has been a priviledge to serve my country and I have been truly blessed," Oliseh said. It is not the first time that Oliseh has quit the national team. He retired after the 1998 World Cup finals in France but was persuaded by the Nigeria Football Association to rescind his decision. But the Borussia Dortmund player says there is no going back this time. "I do not think that there is anything else that I can achieve with Nigeria, so I will not change my mind again," he added. Oliseh, Nigeria's most travelled footballer, has played for five other clubs in the Belgian, Italian, Dutch and German leagues. Do you miss thi young man? |
| Re: Sunday Oliseh Quits by dayokanu(m): 8:51am On Jun 14, 2009 |
Quit what? Cos Oliseh retired almost 7 years ago |
| Re: Sunday Oliseh Quits by sabaestate(m): 11:18am On Jun 15, 2009 |
Thanks for recognising this youngman. his service for Nigerian super eagle shall always remain in our memory. more strength to his elbowooooooooooooooooo. |
| Re: Sunday Oliseh Quits by Kx: 11:27am On Jun 15, 2009 |
Who is bringing dis issue up pls? For crying out loud Olis quit the national team over 8yrs ago. I would expect that by now the man doing some coaching or stuff. Has he not done his time? |
| Re: Sunday Oliseh Quits by deb(m): 4:54pm On Jun 16, 2009 |
We've not had another Oliseh in the Super Eagles not even Mikel Obi. I respect him. |
| Re: Sunday Oliseh Quits by Nobody: 5:12pm On Jun 16, 2009 |
Is this an old news or what? I don't understand o. |
| Re: Sunday Oliseh Quits by vikiviko(m): 5:45pm On Jun 16, 2009 |
Its an Old news i guess trying to acknowledge Oliseh's contribution to Super Eagles(Chickens). |
| Re: Sunday Oliseh Quits by MrCrackles(m): 5:46pm On Jun 16, 2009 |
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| Re: Sunday Oliseh Quits by nateevs(m): 8:48pm On Jun 16, 2009 |
WTF? Is there another Oliseh I don't know about? |
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