Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has heaped praise on France star N’Golo Kante following an impressive game against Austria.
The legend tipped France as the frontrunner for Euro 2024 following the former Chelsea star’s return to the national team.
The midfielder, who recently moved to Saudi Arabia after leaving Chelsea in 2023, made a return to the French team with a standout display against Austria.
His performance did not go unnoticed by Oliseh, who showered praise on the French midfielder, dubbing him a “gigantic alien.”
Oliseh tips France to win Euro 2024 with Kante
Oliseh has predicted that France will win the Euro 2024 tournament with the midfielder back after being out of the spotlight.
Oliseh tweeted on X, “The ‘Gigantic Alien of Football’ is back! It was a pleasure to watch one of my favourite defensive midfielders, N’Golo Kante, back in international football for France,”.
The "Gigantic Alien of Football" is back!! what a pleasure to watch one of my favourite defensive midfielders of all times, Ngolo Kante back to International football for France yesterday. I now feel France is a real favorite to win the Euros!! https://t.co/7ymtPbzSJw
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) June 18, 2024
Oliseh went on to mention the World Cup winner’s importance to the French squad, insisting that his presence makes France a strong contender for the Euros title.
The Champions League winner’s performance has been hailed by Super Eagles legend Oliseh, who believes the midfielder is important to the French team.
With Kante’s return to form, Oliseh believes that France has what it takes to win the Euro 2024 with the former Chelsea star present on the field.
