Former Super Eagles player, Tijani Babangida has rejoined his former team-mate, Sunday Oliseh as his Special Assistant and liaison officer.
Sunday Oliseh and Tijani Babangida during their playing days with Super Eagles
Ex Super Eagles winger, Tijani Babangida has been named as special assistant and liaison officer to new coach, Sunday Oliseh.
The Eagles training camp in Abuja opens next week and Babangida is expected to join up with the squad, as they continue preparations for September’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Tanzania.
Babangida has experience in coaching, as he led Nigeria Premier League outfit, FC Taraba, to win promotion to the top flight for the first time ever two years ago.
Both Babangida and Oliseh played together during their days in Super Eagles and at Ajax Amsterdam in Holland, and have maintained a good relationship over the years.