Sunday Oliseh has been appointed as a technical expert for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA).
The former Super Eagles player and coach announced the latest appointment via his Twitter page on Saturday.
Oliseh said he was named in a team which includes Arsene Wenger, former Arsenal coach; Jurgen Klinnsman, ex-German gaffer; and three other high profile technocrats.
The 47-year-old Nigerian also announced that his team commenced work on Friday night.
“Extremely honoured to have been appointed by FIFA as a technical expert for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar,” he wrote.
Extremely honoured to have been appointed by FIFA as a Technical Expert for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In privileged company of "Sir" Arsene Wenger, Jurgen Klinnsman and 3 others. Work started last night .
Qatar 2022 is looking great and ready. pic.twitter.com/hr69WgHNHq— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) October 1, 2022
“In privileged company of “Sir” Arsene Wenger, Jurgen Klinnsman and 3 others. Work started last night . Qatar 2022 is looking great and ready.”
This is the third time the Nigerian will be appointed into the football world governing body’s technical team.
In 2016, FIFA appointed Oliseh as a member of its technical department for the Rio Olympics football.