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Vincent Enyeama ditched the Super Eagles in Belgium; calling time on his international career, but not without some controversy. He alleged the head coach Sunday Oliseh insulted his late mother, had security throw him out of the camp and stripped him. In an exclusive interview with www.footballlive.ng Sunday Oliseh debunked the claims insisting the 33-year-old defamed.

The full excerpt of the interview:

I am deeply saddened, troubled and profoundly hurt by the assassination of my person as Vincent Enyeama has done over the past two days on social about me insulting his mother, these allegations are unheard of.

When I was appointed the chief coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, I drove to Lille to see Vincent, took him to lunch and discussed how we wanted to move forward with him as my captain. I shared my philosophy with him and he made a statement I didn’t like, he said he was going to retire in a year or two and I told him I wouldn’t hear of it as he was the captain of the team because we were thinking of taking the team to the 2017 AFCON and 2018 World Cup; but we can’t build a team with you as captain if you are retiring in 2017.

Enyeama

2 weeks ago before the camp started he told us about his mother’s burial but I couldn’t go and there was an arrangement with the President who assured me he’d be there on behalf of the NFF and team. But he started talking about retirement so at that moment I felt we needed someone else as captain; it had nothing to do with hurting anybody.

I don’t know Vincent personally, I’ve only been named coach and in fact we’ve seen only once. He’s served Nigeria very well and as Captain, I was also captain and I know how difficult that job is.
We started camp on Monday, to my greatest surprise Mikel Obi and Ighalo camp in on Sunday night. We had invited 4 goalkeepers and he told us he had to bury his mother. So, Obviously he couldn’t report to camp early until Tuesday, just about the time we were rounding up; he drove into training ground.

Prior to his coming in, we had the Nigeria ambassador to Belgium come in to talk with the team because our delegation had not been given visas to come in, 6 players were stuck in Nigeria over the hitch; 2 of them were goalies. And somebody had to act in the absence of the Captain which Musa had been doing well prior to the Tanzania and Niger games. And I remember, when the Ambassador wrapped up I told Musa; as the captain, to introduce the team as a way to appreciate the support.

ut the boys did not train well that afternoon, the ball playing was good but our objectiveness on the ball was not up to my liking so later at dinner I called the team and told them I was not happy and demanded more from them. Only for Vincent to stand up insisting on saying somethings but I told him to see me about it later. He refused and as side talks persisted I called him to order, he started raising his voice, I told him we couldn’t have two coaches in the team and that he had to retire to his room. His colleagues got up and escorted him out of the hall. Two of his colleagues came in later to see me; the Captain Ahmed Musa and Mikel Obi, pleaded on his behalf and we left it there. Only for issues to start popping up on social media alleging we insulted him and his late mother.



Oliseh, Super Eagles
coach

Most people are not aware of this but I’ll tell you now that when we went to play in Tanzania I personally asked for the team to wear the black band in honor of his mother and for us to observe a minute’s silence , we asked and we went through the channel of Dayo Enebi, but they said we should have made the demand earlier, does this sound like a man who wants to humiliate his captain?

What happened after wards, was alarming. We had only two goalkeepers, 15 players and we were playing a friendly game so we had to call in players who did not need visas to come into Belgium as quick as possible to make up numbers. We now had to call in Alampasu because we had only 2 goalkeepers; we were already making a case with Alloy to get ready if anything happened. We called Efe Ambrose and Madu in, working like we were a fire brigade.

I did not even have time to reply social media chats because we had to work.

However on the match day, Vincent did not come to lunch, I was confused because I thought we’d put all of the previous night’s issues behind us. I called him and asked why he wasn’t in for lunch and he said he was returning to his club. He said because I invited Alampasu he was leaving. Alloy Agu is my witness, God is my witness.

 

Culled from www.footballlive.ng

madridguy:
You people should work together as a team and win world cup. shikena

I tire oh!

LieDetector:
I never believed Enyeama's earlier claim.

Same here. Inasmuch as I don't support dis misunderstanding b/w them, I think enyeama erred because dere was never a time he said he went back after d quarrel to meet wt d coach. Maybe he feels Sunday Olise is his age mate and as such he doesn't deserve respect forgetting that the coach of d team no matter hw young he is remains your boss and your father...take it or leave it.

BlackrulesDworld:
What a pity all sectors is just dwindling under booari.

Is buhari the coach? Or is he part of NFF? Learn hw to talk like a mature human being jare

Enyeama lied.

Vincent Enyeama ditched the Super Eagles in Belgium; calling time on his international career, but not without some controversy. He alleged the head coach Sunday Oliseh insulted his late mother, had security throw him out of the camp and stripped him. In an exclusive interview with www.footballlive.ng Sunday Oliseh debunked the claims insisting the 33-year-old defamed.

The full excerpt of the interview:

I am deeply saddened, troubled and profoundly hurt by the assassination of my person as Vincent Enyeama has done over the past two days on social about me insulting his mother, these allegations are unheard of.

When I was appointed the chief coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, I drove to Lille to see Vincent, took him to lunch and discussed how we wanted to move forward with him as my captain. I shared my philosophy with him and he made a statement I didn’t like, he said he was going to retire in a year or two and I told him I wouldn’t hear of it as he was the captain of the team because we were thinking of taking the team to the 2017 AFCON and 2018 World Cup; but we can’t build a team with you as captain if you are retiring in 2017.

Enyeama

2 weeks ago before the camp started he told us about his mother’s burial but I couldn’t go and there was an arrangement with the President who assured me he’d be there on behalf of the NFF and team. But he started talking about retirement so at that moment I felt we needed someone else as captain; it had nothing to do with hurting anybody.

I don’t know Vincent personally, I’ve only been named coach and in fact we’ve seen only once. He’s served Nigeria very well and as Captain, I was also captain and I know how difficult that job is.
We started camp on Monday, to my greatest surprise Mikel Obi and Ighalo camp in on Sunday night. We had invited 4 goalkeepers and he told us he had to bury his mother. So, Obviously he couldn’t report to camp early until Tuesday, just about the time we were rounding up; he drove into training ground.

Prior to his coming in, we had the Nigeria ambassador to Belgium come in to talk with the team because our delegation had not been given visas to come in, 6 players were stuck in Nigeria over the hitch; 2 of them were goalies. And somebody had to act in the absence of the Captain which Musa had been doing well prior to the Tanzania and Niger games. And I remember, when the Ambassador wrapped up I told Musa; as the captain, to introduce the team as a way to appreciate the support.

ut the boys did not train well that afternoon, the ball playing was good but our objectiveness on the ball was not up to my liking so later at dinner I called the team and told them I was not happy and demanded more from them. Only for Vincent to stand up insisting on saying somethings but I told him to see me about it later. He refused and as side talks persisted I called him to order, he started raising his voice, I told him we couldn’t have two coaches in the team and that he had to retire to his room. His colleagues got up and escorted him out of the hall. Two of his colleagues came in later to see me; the Captain Ahmed Musa and Mikel Obi, pleaded on his behalf and we left it there. Only for issues to start popping up on social media alleging we insulted him and his late mother.



Oliseh, Super Eagles
coach

Most people are not aware of this but I’ll tell you now that when we went to play in Tanzania I personally asked for the team to wear the black band in honor of his mother and for us to observe a minute’s silence , we asked and we went through the channel of Dayo Enebi, but they said we should have made the demand earlier, does this sound like a man who wants to humiliate his captain?

What happened after wards, was alarming. We had only two goalkeepers, 15 players and we were playing a friendly game so we had to call in players who did not need visas to come into Belgium as quick as possible to make up numbers. We now had to call in Alampasu because we had only 2 goalkeepers; we were already making a case with Alloy to get ready if anything happened. We called Efe Ambrose and Madu in, working like we were a fire brigade.

I did not even have time to reply social media chats because we had to work.

However on the match day, Vincent did not come to lunch, I was confused because I thought we’d put all of the previous night’s issues behind us. I called him and asked why he wasn’t in for lunch and he said he was returning to his club. He said because I invited Alampasu he was leaving. Alloy Agu is my witness, God is my witness.

 

Culled from www.footballlive.ng

Hahahaahhahaha...is dis for real?

Vincent your plans won't work. Its very obvious that you caused whatever transpired betwee you and your coach. If U did nothing wrong allow God to judge. Why are you over flogging d issue. You want us to know that you own the super eagles? Or you are senior to your coach? Ooooh! because u have served d super eagles for 13yrs and your coach is jjc? To u because Oliseh is just coming he shd worship U? Well, he has shown u he is nt a sissy like d other coaches and he won't take your shit.

We have a match today nd cos of dat u com online to spew shit in order to destabilize d boys. Are u a wizard? Daz hw u destabilize dem nd made dem lose to DR Congo. If dey lose today to cameroon I won't spare. Retire and leave so dat d younger boys can play. U are nt d only one in SE. Give others opportunity to grow. Go home joor!!

Husband shd resign nd start a bizness ASAP.

PunkyVeer:
Kikiki

Had to leave d oda thread. Hw possible is it to get in touch?

PunkyVeer:
Is it you?

+v

PunkyVeer:
Really? I like me too Who's the guy?

He's reading this...altho he is kinda shy...he is into photography.

PunkyVeer:
You "perceive" wrong.

Ok. A friend of mine likes U.

PunkyVeer:
Forget lectures on the ladies, what in God's name is "creep" & "refused dumb" ?

Poor girl is about to do a dyslexic nigga

Hey! Calm down. D dude is obviously in a state of anxiety.

I perceive u ar single and searching?

Op there is nobody in this world who doesn't like to live the good life. Everybody likes money. All you need to do is to look for a girl who is @ ur level and d two of U can start managing life togeda. If girl big pass u she big pass u. Imagine kim kardashian falling in love with you nw? Impossible! Its not because she too like money its because u are nt are level cos d man who will love her won't complain dat she likes money too much but a struggling guy like you only needs a girl dat will complement his hustle.

A great Man of God!! May God's blessings never leave ur house!!

pet4ril:
thank God you are awake

Yeah

My brother don't be too sure oo. Politicians r crooks.

malton:
You on the other hand, should compose your dirge. Cos u d disappointment fit kill unna.

Obviously u are too young to understand. Prepare your...? What do u own?

The painful part is seeing pple that will continuously attract distraction in dat cabinet. Pple like Amaechi and co.

pet4ril:
hmmm keep dreaming

Have woken up and that is the reason for this message. Buhari shd be aware that the era we are nw is an era of stones. He shd be ready. Ask jonathan wat he experienced in the north.

modath:
OP, would we have preferred New people? Definitely yes, but we keep forgetting that these are the people PMB personally knows, have interacted with & believes he will be able to keep in line...

When people talk about technocrats, what would they call Amina Moh'd, Kayode Fayemi & Ogbonnaya Onu..

Politicians are a different breed, if all these people that worked & ensured he came out victorious are not given an opportunity to serve & proof themselves, it is we Nigerians that will accuse PMB of disloyalty...

In the few days that Amaechi was not publicly seen, the antagonists of the government started the "use & dumb" mockery,....



One thing that we all know is this govt is not like the last in positive ways, & the difference will soon be clear for all of us to see & feel...

I just hope my prediction doesn't come to pass.

pet4ril:
If these are the ministers he thinks he can conveniently work with and control, why not lead him and when they/he fails, All these and that's should be coming in.... Buhari is entitled to his opinion on the ministerial list and I don't think he ows anyone explanation

He owes us an explanation because it was our vote dat put him dere.

Since his inauguration in May, expectations of Nigerians as regards the administration of PMB has been high. Buhari's high integrity posture which incidentally was his selling point before the presidential elections has on several occasions been called to question. The Timipriye Silva's case readily comes to mind as many Nigerians were surprised because of the way and manner it was swept under the carpet.

Allegations of corruption is enough reason for any conscientious public officer to quit public office in the developed world. In Nigeria, it is a different ball game. A man whose administration lacked transparency in almost all of its activities will continue to pursue public office and the beneficiaries of his wayward administration will threaten fire and brim stone if you dare raise your voice to challenge moral bankruptcy of such an individual. Only in my country can money becloud logic and sound judgement.

What is wrong with Buhari's list? So many things like recycling of "old wines in new bottles," non inclusion of youths, inclusion of people who have corruption allegations hanging on their neck etcetera etcetera.

Indeed, it is an insult to the conscience of Nigerians who engaged in the "change revolution" through the power of their votes which saw a booting out of a corrupt PDP to be forced to accept some of the men who have shamelessly carried out an open rape of our collective wealth since 1999. Former governor, Rotimi Amaechi was once quoted as saying "politicians steal because they don't get stoned for it."

I know some partisan elements would begin to attack me now without perusing through the thoughts that have just shared and also digesting some of the issues raised. I am non partisan and my only interest is to see a Nigeria where things work.

Buhari shouldn't forget that "to whom much is given, much is expected." Many Nigerians have invested so much emotion, belief and hope in this "change project" and as such if "his" ministers fail, the stones that should have been meant for them would be used on him.

Am not a wailer. I want a better Nigerian society with equal right s nd opportunity for all

mightyhaze:
Stones? Why

Stones because if after all this promises of change he ends up messing up or some of the ministers end up messing him up

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Since his inauguration in May, expectations of Nigerians as regards the administration of PMB has been high. Buhari's high integrity posture which incidentally was his selling point before the presidential elections has on several occasions been called to question. The Timipriye Silva's case readily comes to mind as many Nigerians were surprised because of the way and manner it was swept under the carpet.

Allegations of corruption is enough reason for any conscientious public officer to quit public office in the developed world. In Nigeria, it is a different ball game. A man whose administration lacked transparency in almost all of its activities will continue to pursue public office and the beneficiaries of his wayward administration will threaten fire and brim stone if you dare raise your voice to challenge moral bankruptcy of such an individual. Only in my country can money becloud logic and sound judgement.

What is wrong with Buhari's list? So many things like recycling of "old wines in new bottles," non inclusion of youths, inclusion of people who have corruption allegations hanging on their neck etcetera etcetera.

Indeed, it is an insult to the conscience of Nigerians who engaged in the "change revolution" through the power of their votes which saw a booting out of a corrupt PDP to be forced to accept some of the men who have shamelessly carried out an open rape of our collective wealth since 1999. Former governor, Rotimi Amaechi was once quoted as saying "politicians steal because they don't get stoned for it."

I know some partisan elements would begin to attack me now without perusing through the thoughts that have just shared and also digesting some of the issues raised. I am non partisan and my only interest is to see a Nigeria where things work.

Buhari shouldn't forget that "to whom much is given, much is expected." Many Nigerians have invested so much emotion, belief and hope in this "change project" and as such if "his" ministers fail, the stones that should have been meant for them would be used on him.

Inasmuch as I don't support such brazen show of gross power I want to state categorically that the Nigerian police I know can be compared with Satan the "father" of lies. The number of honest policemen in the NPF are very few. Most of them can sell their conscience for just N20.

Simitrendy:
.. Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma Edo State Nigeria isn't a good school. Quote Me Anywhere..

U np go close ur stinking hole of a mouth!

pkang:
So his people are drinking urine abi?
Did u catch Jonathan stealing?
Where is the expenditure list to justify the claims by El Rufai remember his government is the lying type. Let him show backup of his claims period.
You can help him out if u have one but don't quote me to say trash if u have non.
Rrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabish.

If u think el rufai is wrong prove it or forever remain quiet!!

TonyeBarcanista:
Truth be told, nothing justifies such spending... That is past now anyway! What Nigerians need is better living and improved revenue generation.

Hmmm...is dis barcanista?