NFF warned me against inviting Mikel, Enyeama, Emenike — Oliseh shares regrets

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) warned him against inviting John Obi Mikel, Vincent Enyeama and Emmanuel Emenike to the national team.

According to PM News, Oliseh made the disclosure on The Play Zone Podcast, admitting he regretted ignoring the federation’s advice.

“I did the same thing for Obi Mikel. With my own money, not the NFF money, I went to the UK,” he said.

Oliseh explained that he travelled to London to meet Mikel and Victor Moses, but only Moses attended.

He also recalled travelling from Belgium to France to meet Enyeama, then playing for Lille.

The former midfielder described Mikel’s failure to attend their scheduled meeting as deeply disrespectful.

However, Oliseh praised Emenike, describing him as a gentleman and respectful footballer.

He also acknowledged Emenike’s contributions to Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, calling him an outstanding player.