FANS have just discovered that Michael Olise’s dad was an international cricketer.
The former and Reading star is currently tearing things up at the World Cup with .
Michael Olise’s dad was an international cricketer Credit: Getty
Vincent Olise, left, played for Nigeria Credit: AFP
, 24, has starred for Les Blues during the tournament and is one of the key members of attacking force.
Despite not scoring, he has amassed five assists in his six appearances ahead of the semi-final against on Tuesday.
Fans have been amazed by his performances but have now been left stunned after learning about his father’s sporting accomplishments.
Vincent Olise, 66, is a former cricketer who even played at an international level for .
He played for multiple teams, including Lagos State, Foundations Club and Nigeria.
He claimed his best cricketing moment came when he played for Nigeria against Gambia in the West African Quadrangular tournament.
Vincent says that he took 10 wickets in a single innings and equalled a record set by Chris Enahoro.
However, his worst moment came while he was a part of the cricket team at the University of Ife.
The team was beaten in the NUGA finals in Ife in 1984 by the University of Lagos.
Vincent had a backup if he had not made it as a cricketer with badminton also being a passion of his, which he excelled at.
He played for Nigeria between 1983 and 1993 before going on to have spells with British West Indian CC and London Nigerians CC.
Vincent started out as an opening batter and specialist fielder before cementing himself as a bowler.
The now- star Olise has his own love of cricket, thanks to his dad, which he has admitted to.
In an interview with FCBinside, he was asked about his other interests away from .
He said: “Ping-pong. And cricket.
“My father was a national cricket player for Nigeria.”
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Fans were left stunned on social media after learning about the cricket career of Vincent.
One posted: “How have I only just found out that Michael Olise’s dad played cricket for Nigeria.”
A second wrote: “How did we let the son of an international cricketer play for France.”
A third commented: “Enjoyed watching Olise as a player. Now, more so, because of this.”
A fourth said: “Quite amazing. A French football star whose dad played international cricket for Nigeria.”
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