Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has expressed disappointment over Michael Olise’s decision to represent France instead of Nigeria at the senior international level.
Oliseh made the remarks during a recent episode of his Global Football Insights Podcast while previewing Bayern Munich’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash against Real Madrid scheduled for Wednesday.
The former Super Eagles coach praised the Bayern Munich winger’s quality, describing him as a player with immense potential who could challenge for the Ballon d’Or in the future.
“When I see the way Olise plays, I love it. But it gets me angry that I am saying Olise should not be wearing the French national team jersey; he should be wearing the green-white-green jersey of Nigeria,” Oliseh said.
“He is so good and might one day contend for the Ballon d’Or. Defenders are feeling helpless against him; they now foul and try to provoke him, but he remains calm.”
Olise, who previously featured for Crystal Palace, was born in England to a Nigerian father and a French-Algerian mother.
The 24-year-old opted to represent France at the senior level, turning down the opportunity to play for Nigeria, England, or Algeria.
