Sunday Oliseh, former coach of the Super Eagles, has expressed his belief that France has become the favorite to win Euro 2024, largely due to the return of N’Golo Kante to the national team setup. Kante, who moved from Chelsea to Saudi Arabia in 2023, has made a resounding comeback to European football, showcasing his exceptional skills in a recent match against Austria.
In the game, Kante partnered with Adrien Rabiot of Juventus in midfield and played a pivotal role in France’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Austria. His performance was nothing short of spectacular, earning him praise from Oliseh, who described Kante as a “gigantic alien” and emphasized his importance to the French team.
Oliseh took to social media to express his admiration for Kante, tweeting, “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. I now feel France is a real favourite to win the Euros.”
Acknowledging Kante’s impact, Oliseh highlighted how the midfielder disrupted play, advanced the ball, and displayed finesse in dribbling, all contributing significantly to France’s success on the pitch. Despite other notable contributions from players like Kylian Mbappe, Oliseh believes Kante’s presence elevates France’s chances of winning the tournament.
During the match against Austria, Kante was among the few outfield players who played the entire ninety minutes, showcasing his endurance and earning the player of the match award. His return has certainly bolstered France’s midfield and raised expectations for their performance in Euro 2024 under coach Didier Deschamps.