Sunday Oliseh
Sunday Oliseh, former Super Eagles captain and head coach, has been appointed to the advisory panel of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
IFAB is FIFA’s football rule-making arm. The board is responsible for revising, adjusting, and introducing new laws into the game.
Oliseh announced his appointment in a tweet on X on Monday.
“Thrilled to announce my appointment to the International Football Association Board (IFAB),” the post reads.
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“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. Honoured to contribute to its mission!”
Oliseh joins Daniel Amokachi, his former Eagles teammate, on the advisory panel. Other influential names on the panel include Arsene Wenger, Luis Figo, Esteban Cambiasso and Paolo Wanchope.
The football advisory panel comprises 21 people, including former football players, former and current coaches, representatives from the International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPro), the European Club Association (ECA) and technical directors and experts from the confederations.
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The panel brings expertise and knowledge to the discussions of footballing issues and the sporting aspects of potential law changes.
