Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has landed a new role with the International Football Association Board, IFAB.
Oliseh confirmed this appointment via his official X account on Monday.
He wrote: “Thrilled to announce my appointment to the International Football Association Board (IFAB)!
“IFAB is the global guardian of football’s laws, responsible for determining the laws of football, shaping the beautiful game for players and fans worldwide.
“Honored to contribute to its mission!”
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Oliseh’s appointment to the IFAB board will see the former Dortmund and Juventus midfielder work with some of football’s most influential figures, including legendary Arsenal boss, Arsène Wenger.
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Wenger sits on the Football and Technical Advisory Panels and has previously worked with Oliseh within FIFA’s technical study group in recent years.
Oliseh, since his retirement in 2006, has taken up multiple administrative and managerial positions including being a FIFA technical committee member.
He has coached clubs in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. He also managed the Nigerian national team for about eight months before resigning in 2016.