Sunday Oliseh has reacted to sharp criticism he received from fans for his commentary on the Super Eagles during their Africa Cup of Nations Group C opening match against Tanzania on Tuesday in Fez, Morocco.
The former Super Eagles captain was a colour commentator during the encounter which the 3-time champion won by 2-1.
His analysis which drew many negative comments from online fans especially on ‘X’ inferred that he was too critical of his former team and the tactics of coach Eric Chelle.
In a reaction to the dissenting views on his analysis on Wednesday night, the former Super Eagles captain on his verified x handle, @SundayOOliseh stated that:
“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,” he continued, “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, he concluded.
