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Oliseh rejects Code of Conduct for players
In from Nifemi Daniel . . .
Sunday Oliseh, Super Eagles coach has maintained that he had no regrets over his altercation with his former captain, Vincent Enyeama, which led to the voluntary retirement of the goalkeeper from the national team.
Addressing the sporting media in Abuja on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Swaziland, Oliseh revealed that he has put behind the heated argument he had with Enyeama prior to the national team’s international friendly against Congo DR in Belgium.
Oliseh said: “I have no regret on the Enyeama incident and I think the issue is now in the past.
“We have turned the page and moved forward because as a coach I have the right to choose whoever is going to be my captain.”
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While speaking on the proposed Code of Conduct by the Nigeria Football Federation, the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder stressed that it is unnecessary for the players to be forced into writing an undertaking like school children.
“These players are men and some of them are even married and so deserve some respect. As professionals, they know how to behave in camp. If you want respect as a coach you give it. If you want respect as a player you should also give it,’’ he said.
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