Eguavoen urges inclusion of NPFL players in Super Eagles squad
Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has voiced support for players from the Nigeria Premier Football League to be considered for national team selection. He expressed disappointment over the exclusion of home-based talents from the Africa Cup of Nations squad. Eguavoen believes that the domestic league still produces quality players despite recent setbacks. He emphasized that the Nigeria Football Federation can only advise, not dictate, on squad choices.
Match highlights
- Augustine Eguavoen criticized the absence of NPFL players in the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations squad.
- He argued that poor performance at the African Nations Championship should not disqualify local league players.
- Eguavoen suggested that at least three or four NPFL players could have been included in the squad.
- He stated that the NFF respects the coach’s autonomy but will continue to advocate for home-based talents.
- Eguavoen noted that more time spent in Nigeria by head coach Eric Chelle could improve assessment of local players.
