“My concern is that we should not keep sidelining the home-based players. The home-based players deserve a genuine chance,” he said. “What I keep saying is that the home-based players are being ignored, and that is not good for our football. It encourages younger players coming up, knowing that if they perform well domestically, they can still make the Super Eagles. During our time, it was the home-based players who helped qualify Nigeria for major tournaments.

Source: Punch February 26, 2026 14:44 UTC