Oliseh apologizes for 'Youtube' outburst against NFF

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has apologized to the Nigerian Football Federation after his ‘Youtube’ rant in which he alleged there was a campaign against his him.

The coach reportedly sent a letter to the NFF, insisting that “he never wanted to attack the NFF or embarrass them, but rather he wanted the whole world to know they have not been given money”.

The coach alleged in the videos that some journalist had asked him to pay money to write favorable reviews which he said he would not do.

The former midfielder also called his critics ‘insane’, but the coach has now apologized for the outburst though the contents of the letter are yet to be released.

A source told africanfootball.com: “Oliseh has just sent a letter apologising for his utterances and actions.

“He said he is sorry, that he never wanted to attack the NFF or embarrass them, but rather he wanted the whole world to know they have not been given money.

“He also said he has been very frustrated after the heavy attack on him and his team after their exit from the CHAN.”

Meanwhile, Super Eagles assistant coach, Ibrahim Babangida told goal.com that the coach apologized because of the inability of the NFF to him.

“He just sent a letter of apology apologizing to everyone for his utterances and that he is sorry that he never wanted to attack the NFF or embarrass them,” Babaginda said.

“He was just hurt and wanted the whole world to know that we have not been given money and he is also frustrated due to the high attacks on him and his crew.”

In 11 matches, Oliseh has lost two, once in a competitive game, won five and drawn four.

Nigeria face Egypt in a double header next month as they continue their bid to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.