The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday tendered an unreserved apology to Nigerians following the confusion that the sudden resignation of Sunday Oliseh as the coach of Nigeria created. It was about the third statement the federation was making since Friday and it was explained that the clarifications became necessary following different shades of opinion on the issue.
“The NFF seizes the opportunity to apologise to Nigerians for the situation that we, through no fault of ours, find ourselves, but assures the teeming Super Eagles supporters that we shall patriotically remain committed to the success of the team. This is already evidenced by the swiftness with which we have reconstituted the coaching crew and received the assurances of the patriotism of the Super Eagles players who have vowed to fight for the Nigerian flag and spirit, and ensure that not only do we qualify for the African Nations Cup but also that our long term goals are not derailed,” the NFF said in a statement.
The football body said Oliseh was paid his salary arrears before he dumped the Eagles and accused him of not telling the public the truth.
