Oliseh defends AFCON commentary as fans disagree
Former Super Eagles captain and ex-head coach Sunday Oliseh has reacted to mixed reactions trailing his colour commentary during Nigeria’s 2–1 AFCON win over Tanzania. While the result gave Nigeria a positive start to the tournament, his analysis became a major talking point on social media. Some fans praised Oliseh for his blunt and detailed assessment of the Super Eagles’ performance. Others, however, accused him of being too harsh and suggested his comments showed a lack of support for the team despite the victory. Responding in an official statement, Oliseh said he was disappointed by the negative narrative being pushed online. He explained that his remarks were driven by professionalism and a strong desire to see Nigerian football grow, not by hostility toward the players or head coach Eric Chelle. Oliseh insisted that objective analysis should not be mistaken for […]
