| Nils Johan Semb | |
| Birth Date: | 24 February 1959 |
| Birth Place: | Horten, Norway |
| Manageryears1: | 1990-1991 |
| Manageryears2: | 1992-1998 |
| Manageryears3: | 1998-2003 |
| Managerclubs1: | Norway |
| Managerclubs2: | Norway |
| Managerclubs3: | Norway |
Nils Johan Semb (born 24 February 1959) was the coach of the Norway national football team from 1998 to 2003, presiding over 68 matches.[1]
He led the team to its first European Football Championship in 2000.[1] Though successful, at least in the beginning of his tenure, he drew heavy criticism for his team's defense-oriented style, where long balls, counter-attacks and direct passes were hallmarks of their attacking style. He was replaced by Åge Hareide in 2003. He was a commentator for TV 2, then resigned in 2009 to become the Chief of Elite Football at the Football Association of Norway.[2]
He was educated at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.[3]