How many caps did Sunday Oliseh win for Nigeria?

Sunday Oliseh won 54 caps for Nigeria, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Sunday Oliseh play for?

Bridge (1989–1990), R.F.C. de Liège (1990–1994), A.C. Reggiana 1919 (1994–1995), 1. FC Köln (1995–1997), AFC Ajax (1997–1999), Juventus (1999–2000), Borussia Dortmund (2000–2004), VfL Bochum (2003–2004), K.R.C. Genk (2005–2006).

Where does Sunday Oliseh rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Sunday Oliseh #5 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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05 / Nigeria · 1993–2002

Sunday Oliseh

CDM anchorleader

Caps · Nigeria

Goals · Nigeria

Life

1974

Clubs

R.F.C. de Liège, 1. FC Köln, AFC Ajax

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Fernando Hierro's clearing header dropped 25 yards out on 13 June 1998, and Oliseh hit it early and low past Andoni Zubizarreta to beat Spain 3-2. Career record: 54 caps and 2 goals for Nigeria; club career at R.F.C. de Liège, 1. FC Köln, AFC Ajax.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q434750

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Career record

1989–1990	Bridge
1990–1994	R.F.C. de Liège
1994–1995	A.C. Reggiana 1919
1995–1997	1. FC Köln
1997–1999	AFC Ajax
1999–2000	Juventus
2000–2004	Borussia Dortmund
2003–2004	VfL Bochum
2005–2006	K.R.C. Genk
Nigeria	54 caps, 2 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Nigeria legends whose careers overlapped Oliseh's

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Around Oliseh in the almanac

One rank above: Finidi George at #4.

One rank below: Victor Osimhen at #6.

Nigeria's editorial top five: Jay-Jay Okocha · Nwankwo Kanu · Rashidi Yekini · Finidi George · Sunday Oliseh.

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