Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has endorsed Augustine Eguavoen to lead the Nigerian national team to glory.

‘He has my full support’ - Oliseh backs Eguavoen to lead Super Eagles to glory

Eguavoen joined the Super Eagles as the interim coach following Finidi George’s resignation earlier this year.

Since his appointment, he has given the Super Eagles a new look and has gone on a winning streak in the qualifiers.

Although he lost his last qualifying game to Rwanda, but had already secured qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Oliseh gives Eguavoen his support

Oliseh has commended Eguavoen's leadership and called on Nigerians to support him as he discussed the difficulties the Super Eagles are facing in their pursuit of qualification.

Oliseh said to News Central TV, “Austin Eguavoen is a smart guy. He is not stupid. And I also want to say that he has my full support. 

“Because he is somebody I respect a lot. He is somebody I struggled with, bringing glory to our fatherland. 

“He is an honest and decent guy. Furthermore, he is my compatriot, so he has my full support.” 

Oliseh had good words for his former Super Eagles teammate and has given him his full support in the team.

‘He is not representing his own family' - Oliseh sends warning message to Nigerian supporters

Eguavoen has come under criticism from fans following the Super Eagles defeat to Rwanda in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

The 2-1 loss saw the Super Eagles suffer their first defeat in the qualifying series but still led the table with eleven points.

However, they had already secured their qualification for the AFCON tournament, which will be held in Morocco.

Oliseh’s message to Nigerians

Oliseh has praised Eguavoen for stepping in to help the Super Eagles through their current situation and underlined that the team's problems are not his fault.

Speaking to News Central TV, the former Super Eagles coach said, “The situation we found ourselves [in], Eguavoen is not responsible at all. 

“He is trying to salvage what has been there before he came. If you are Nigerian, the best you can do for your fatherland is to support the person in charge. 

“If you like or you don’t like him, he is not representing his own family; he is representing you at home. So, give him the moral support.”