The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Confederation of African Football (Caf) and Fifa have celebrated with Sunday Oliseh on his 46th birthday.
The midfielder was born in Abavo, Delta State, Nigeria and started his professional football career with Julius Berger in 1989.
Oliseh could best be remembered for his eye-catching performances for the Super Eagles at the 1998 World Cup in France.
The midfielder scored the winning goal for Nigeria in a group stage game against Spain, firing home a rocket-like shot from 25 yards.
The governing bodies have sent a heartfelt message to the former Super Eagles captain and coach as he reaches a new age, with Fifa recollecting his heroic display against Spain.