Former Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh’s ex assistant, Tijani Babangida has risen to the defence of the erstwhile coach who was came under firw for quitting his role as national team handler just 8 months after being in charge. Tijani who was sacked by the NFF about a week ago revealed that Oliseh stepped down after he found out that NFF was secretly planning to replace him. .
“We saw this coming. Nothing is hidden. Oliseh was reliably informed that NFF went to talk to Herve Renard to take over the job as Super Eagles coach. This is one of the things that violated the contract he signed when he became coach. He believes his employers are not supporting him to succeed; rather, they are planning for him to fail. Especially, with the crucial game coming up in a month’s time against Egypt for the AFCON qualifier. He feels if he is the problem, why will he be a stumbling block? Hence, his resignation.
“He resigned so that NFF can do what they want to do. With match bonuses owed, salaries not paid, camping allowances too. The house NFF promised him has not even been secured for him. So, where will he stay when he comes to Abuja? Hotel?” ”So, many violations of his contract. No one can work like that. NFF cannot pay Oliseh N5million but they went promising Renard $100,000. This is sad. Why won’t he not resign?” He said.