Former Nigerian international, Sunday Ugochukwu Oliseh, has announced his appointment to the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
Oliseh began his professional football career with Nigerian club Julius Berger before moving to Belgium to join RFC Liège. The former Super Eagles midfielder earned 55 caps for Nigeria during his playing days.
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… pic.twitter.com/ncL6n0IKCk
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) May 26, 2025
After retiring from professional football, Oliseh launched his coaching career with Belgian third-division side Verviers, where he quickly made a mark. His broad experience in football has seen him serve on various FIFA and CAF technical study groups.
He shared the news of his latest appointment via social media on Monday.
“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,” Oliseh wrote.
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