Director General of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission, NSC, Bukola Olopade, has said he disagrees with former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh’s comments on Victor Osimhen and other Super Eagles players.
Oliseh had recently criticised Osimhen’s conduct during Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco.
He also criticized Super Eagles players for celebrating their third-place finish, calling it a sign of “mediocrity”.
However, Olopade has now strongly disagreed with Oliseh’s comments.
“I disagree with Oliseh on many of his comments, including his indictment of Osimhen and others,” Olopade told Footy-Africa.
“Our superstars of yesterday deserve respect, but they must also take their place as mentors to the younger generation, not denigrate them.”