Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh (born 1974) is a retired Nigerian footballer and coach. He captained the Super Eagles and scored one of the most famous goals in Nigerian football history - a screamer against Spain at the 1998 World Cup. Oliseh played for Ajax, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, and other top European clubs. His tactical intelligence and powerful shooting made him one of Nigeria's finest midfielders. As a coach, Oliseh managed the Super Eagles and several European clubs, continuing to serve Nigerian football.


MIDFIELD GENERAL:
Sunday Oliseh patrolled midfield with tactical intelligence, crisp passing, and thunderous long-range shots. From Ajax to Juventus and Borussia Dortmund, he anchored elite squads with relentless pressing and leadership.

GLOBAL GLORY:
Oliseh lifted the 1994 AFCON, captured Olympic gold in 1996, and captained Nigeria at the 1998 World Cup—scoring a famous screamer against Spain. He represented Nigeria at two World Cups and three AFCON tournaments, earning over 60 caps.

COACH, ANALYST, REFORMER:
Armed with UEFA Pro Licence, he managed the Super Eagles, Fortuna Sittard (leading them to promotion), and SV Roeselare. As a FIFA Technical Instructor and media analyst, he champions sports science, data analytics, and modern coaching for African teams.

MENTORSHIP AND ADVOCACY:
Oliseh’s foundation supports youth football academies, while his autobiography Audacity to Refuse documents lessons on professionalism and mental wellness. He campaigns for improved player welfare, contract literacy, and accountability within football federations.

FAST FACTS:
- Born 14 September 1974 in Abavo, Delta State.
- Clubs: Julius Berger, Liège, Ajax, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, KRC Genk.
- Honors: UEFA Champions League with Juventus (1997 runner-up), Eredivisie titles with Ajax.
- Nickname: “The Controller” for orchestrating play from deep midfield.