Oliseh reveals NFF warned him against Mikel, Enyeama, Emenike; says Mikel snubbed London meeting
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh says the NFF warned him not to invite John Obi Mikel, Vincent Enyeama, and Emmanuel Emenike when he took the job in 2015, calling them "chaotic to the system." Speaking on a viral podcast today, Oliseh revealed he ignored the advice and arranged a London meeting at his own expense — flying from Belgium to meet Mikel and Victor Moses at a central bar. Moses showed up and had what Oliseh calls "one of the best discussions" about national team issues. Mikel didn't attend, didn't reply to WhatsApp messages, and Oliseh felt disrespected: "Where did you play that I did not play? What did you play that I did not play?" Oliseh says the NFF's warning proved right — the trio disrupted team unity. He still respects Moses for his honesty. The podcast resurfaces long-standing questions about player power in the Super Eagles and whether star status should override coach authority. For current fans, it's a reminder that team culture matters more than individual names. Will the current NFF and coaching staff enforce discipline regardless of club reputation, or will history repeat?