The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) season has introduced thrilling soccer motion and a few standout performances from house based mostly gamers. With Nigeria set to face Libya within the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers this October, it’s the proper time to think about together with a few of the NPFL’s high abilities within the Tremendous Eagles squad.
SportsRations’ Nsikakabasi Akpan presents 5 NPFL stars who deserve an opportunity to signify Nigeria within the upcoming qualifiers.
- Adewale Adeyinka (Goalkeeper, Plateau United)
Adewale Adeyinka, the Plateau United shot-stopper, has been in wonderful type this season and deserves a return to the Tremendous Eagles. With former home-based goalkeepers Ojo Olorunleke and Amas Obasogie transferring overseas, Adeyinka’s earlier expertise with the nationwide crew offers him an edge to fill the hole. - Imoh Obot (Left-Again, Enyimba FC)
Enyimba’s Imoh Obot has been strong at left-back, and with Nigeria needing extra choices on this place, particularly after Bruno Onyeamachi’s final look, Obot is the precise man. His means to make clear tackles, ship harmful crosses, and rating from set-pieces makes him a super candidate for the Tremendous Eagles. - Sodiq Ismail (Proper-Again, Remo Stars)
Sodiq Ismail has had a incredible begin to the season, scoring three targets as a defender. The one-cap Tremendous Eagles participant is in high type, and his contributions have been important to Remo Stars’ unbeaten run. Along with his membership coach Daniel Ogunmodede additionally an assistant coach for the nationwide crew, Sodiq might be in line for a recall. - Manyo Stephen (Central Defender, Rivers United)
Rivers United’s central defender has been rock-solid this season, enjoying a key position of their unbeaten begin. His defensive performances have helped solidify Finidi George’s facet, and his onerous work deserves recognition on the nationwide stage. - Kazeem Ogunleye (Midfielder, Rangers Worldwide)
Kazeem Ogunleye has proven creativity and attacking intent from midfield, a trait lacking within the present Tremendous Eagles setup. His standout second got here when he scored the match-winner in Rangers Worldwide’s CAF Champions League victory over Sagrada Esperanca. His imaginative and prescient, passing, and skill to attain from lengthy vary make him a powerful contender for a call-up.
The four-week-old 2024/2025 NPFL season has given us some thrilling soccer and standout performances. It could be incredible to see no less than 5 NPFL gamers referred to as up for the Nigeria vs. Libya AFCON qualifiers this month. The gamers have been residing as much as expectations, and calling them up will increase their morale and encourage others. Whereas the ultimate resolution lies with Coach Augustine Eguavoen, these NPFL stars and others have proven they’re prepared.