Nigeria, Dec. 25 -- Former Super Eagles captain and head coach Sunday Oliseh has responded forcefully to the wave of criticism that followed his television analysis during Nigeria's opening match at AFCON 2025, insisting his comments were rooted in honesty, not hostility.

Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Tanzania should have been remembered primarily for the grit of the Super Eagles and the match-winning brilliance of Ademola Lookman. Instead, much of the post-match discourse drifted online, where Oliseh's blunt on-air assessment became the centre of a heated debate.

Fans on social media accused the former midfield general of being overly critical, particularly of star striker Victor Osimhen, despite Nigeria securing all three points. The bac...