Former Super Eagles’ player, Sunday Oliseh might be the next coach of the national team. This is because, Oliseh is in advanced talks with the Nigerian Football Federation to pick the job.

The 40-year-old former midfielder, who captained Nigeria and won 63 caps, is set to be appointed in the coming days.

Oliseh was part of the Nigeria squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and Olympic gold two years later.

He also played at the World Cup in 1994 and 1998, helping the Super Eagles to the last-16 at both tournaments and in the latter he scored a memorable winner as Nigeria shocked Spain 3-2 in a group match.

Oliseh has little management experience, having coached only Belgian lower league side Vervietois between 2008 and 2009, but he does hold the Uefa Pro Licence.

The Super Eagles are presently in the hands of caretaker coach Amodu and assistant coach Salisu Yusuf ahead of September’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania.

He would take over from NFF technical director Shaibu Amodu and assistant coach Salisu Yusuf, who are currently in charge on an interim basis.