Super Eagles trio, Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, and Kelechi Iheanacho sealed moves to big European clubs from local academies. While the list of Nigerians who have joined big European clubs from little-known academies is on the rise, Nigeria Professional Football League clubs, the nation’s flagship professional league, has struggled to Import quality talents to Europe. Some agents, who spoke with our correspondent, said Nigerian league clubs paraded too many old players and expensive, which puts off European scouts. “Most NPFL clubs don’t have quality young players; they rely on older players with experience. Nigerian league clubs are only using the players as personal properties and an avenue to make money.

Source: Punch July 29, 2020 23:15 UTC