Nigerian Legend Sunday Oliseh Hails Striker After France Defeat Poland at 2022 World Cup

• Sunday Oliseh has been impressed by the performance of Kylian Mbappe at the FIFA World Cup
• The former Nigerian international branded the PSG striker a ‘genius’ who 'turned on the flame'
• Mbappe's brace against Poland helped France reach the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup

Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh, who is on FIFA duties at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has hailed Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappé has set his sights on winning the Mundial for the second time in his career.

The 23-year-old netted a brace in France’s 3-1 win over Poland in the second round of the tournament, as Les Blues booked a place in the last eight.

Oliseh, who is in Qatar with other technical experts to bring enhanced football knowledge to fans during the World Cup, was stunned by Mbappe’s performance.

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After the brace against Poland, Oliseh wrote:

“Mbappe! Mbappe!! Mbappe!!! Watching this Genius turn on the flame on Poland here in Qatar. He is simply absolute A class act!”

Oliseh is on a FIFA assignment with Germany legend Jurgen Klinsmann and ex-Swiss international Pascal Zuberbuhler (Zubi), and is among six panellists led by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Mbappe continues to shine

Meanwhile, Mbappe is leading the race for the most valuable player at the World Cup in Qatar, due to his fantastic display for defending champions France.

The 23-year-old was the hero again for Didier Deschamps’ team with a brace against Robert Lewandowski's Poland, as Les Blues secured the quarter-final berth.

Mbappe has now scored a total of 8 World Cup goals in just his second appearance at football’s biggest competition, surpassing great players like Thierry Henry and Luis Suarez.

Mbappe reportedly dating Ines Rau

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Kylian Mbappe is dating Ines Rau for several months now, after breaking up with actress Emma Smet.

According to media reports, Mbappe and the famous model are in a relationship and were first seen together at the Cannes Film Festival in May this year.

The pair were subsequently seen on a yacht, with the Paris Saint-Germain superstar lifting up his heartthrob as they shared a romantic moment together.