Former Nigerian international, Sunday Oliseh, has dismissed circulating reports claiming he did not back the Super Eagles during their 2-1 triumph over Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Oliseh, who served as a pundit for the match on Tuesday, had faced criticism from some fans who accused him of being overly harsh in his analysis of Nigeria’s Group C opener.
Responding to the backlash on Wednesday night, the former Super Eagles captain took to his verified X account, @SundayOOliseh, to clarify that his critiques were meant to be constructive and should not be misconstrued as a lack of support.
“I am deeply saddened by the recent suggestions on social media that my analysis of the Super Eagles’ performance against Tanzania stems from a lack of support for the team.
“For nearly 40 years, I have dedicated my life and career to the progress of Nigerian football. While my professional duty requires impartiality and objective critique, my heart remains firmly with the players and Coach Eric Chelle.
“Constructive honesty is not a sign of dislike; it is a tool for improvement born out of a desire to see our nation succeed.
“Just recently, I was accused of being ‘too supportive’ of the coaching staff. To now be accused of the opposite suggests a misunderstanding of my role as an analyst. My loyalty to the Green and White is unwavering and requires no defense.
“Let us move past these distractions and unite in our support for the players.God bless Nigeria.”
