German club Fortuna Sittard appoints Sunday Oliseh as coach

Former Nigeria captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh has been appointed by Dutch Dutch second division club, Fortuna Sittard as their new manager.

The 42-year-old who stepped down as the coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles in February, will sign a one-and-a-half year deal with the option of a renewal for another year according to the club’s official website.

Oliseh who will now return to the Netherlands, where he previously played for Ajax from 1997 to 1999.

The club owner, Isitan Gün, expressed his joy with the appointment, describing Oliseh as “a young and ambitious coach that the players look up to”.

"With Sunday Oliseh we signed a young and ambitious coach with vision, one players look up to," said Isitan.

"We were looking for someone who plays attractive football combining it with the will to win. We think Sunday is the right one for this job."

“In Sunday Oliseh, we think we found this trainer.

Oliseh's will take charge of his first game on January 13, 2017 against bottom side Achilles '29.