The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) season has introduced thrilling soccer motion and a few standout performances from residence primarily based gamers. With Nigeria set to face Libya within the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers this October, it’s the proper time to contemplate together with a number of the NPFL’s high skills within the Tremendous Eagles squad.
SportsRations’ Nsikakabasi Akpan presents 5 NPFL stars who deserve an opportunity to characterize 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 workforce 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 appropriate man. His means to make clear tackles, ship harmful crosses, and rating from set-pieces makes him an excellent candidate for the Tremendous Eagles. - Sodiq Ismail (Proper-Again, Remo Stars)
Sodiq Ismail has had a incredible begin to the season, scoring three objectives as a defender. The one-cap Tremendous Eagles participant is in high type, and his contributions have been important to Remo Stars’ unbeaten run. Together with his membership coach Daniel Ogunmodede additionally an assistant coach for the nationwide workforce, Sodiq could possibly be in line for a recall.
- Manyo Stephen (Central Defender, Rivers United)
Rivers United’s central defender has been rock-solid this season, taking part in a key position of their unbeaten begin. His defensive performances have helped solidify Finidi George’s aspect, and his exhausting work deserves recognition on the nationwide degree. - 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 robust contender for a call-up.
The four-week-old 2024/2025 NPFL season has given us some thrilling soccer and standout performances. It will be incredible to see at the least 5 NPFL gamers referred to as up for the Nigeria vs. Libya AFCON qualifiers this month. The gamers have been dwelling as much as expectations, and calling them up will enhance their morale and inspire others. Whereas the ultimate choice lies with Coach Augustine Eguavoen, these NPFL stars and others have proven they’re prepared.