Former Super Eagles star earns highest coaching qualification from UEFA

Seyi Olofinjana joins an increasing number of African coaches who possess the qualifications to become managers.

Top managers across the world possess this esteemed qualification, which enables them to oversee big teams globally.

According to reports from a sports journalist Oluwashina Okeleji on X, Olofinjana achieved a great feat after earning his UEFA coaching badge.

The account shared, “Top guy + ⚽️🧠. Former #Nigeria international midfielder @SeyiOlofinjana joins the growing list of Africans with UEFA Pro licence - the highest coaching qualification in European football.”

Olofinjana started his career in Nigeria with Kwara United and Crown FC before joining Brann, a Norwegian team.

Olofinjana made his debut for Nigeria internationally in 2000 when he was included in the team that played in Tunisia in 2004 for the Africa Cup of Nations. 

He went on to have a total of 56 caps for the Super Eagles and had a good international career.

Following his retirement, Olofinjana continued his studies, receiving degrees in Chemical Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University in Nigeria and Project Management from Robert Gordon University in Scotland, as well as an MSc in Sports Directorship from Manchester Metropolitan University.

He has given himself an opportunity to become a manager of any team after earning his UEFA coaching badge.