Ahmed Musa, a prominent forward for the Super Eagles, has called upon the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to reevaluate its approach to team selection, urging a more inclusive strategy that prioritizes players developed in the local league.

Musa, a product of Nigeria’s now-defunct youth development program, believes that the team’s recent struggles can be attributed to a skewed focus on players born abroad.

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Expressing his views on the current state of the Super Eagles, Musa highlighted the importance of revisiting the fundamentals of grassroots football and placing emphasis on the local league.

Drawing from his personal experience of starting in the local league and gradually progressing to play overseas, Musa emphasized the valuable talent present within the domestic football scene.

Musa conveyed his belief that many players in the local league possess the skill and potential to compete for spots in the Super Eagles.

He stressed the significance of providing opportunities to these homegrown talents, asserting that their inclusion would contribute to the team’s overall strength and development.

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In his advocacy for a stronger connection between the local league and the national team, Musa questioned the motivations behind players’ eagerness to move to Europe.

He argued that the perception of the Nigerian league as unrecognized is a misconception, and he called for a shift in mindset to encourage players to stay and contribute to the growth of the domestic football scene.

The former Leicester City player concluded by underlining the importance of recognizing and promoting the talent within the country, urging the NFF to foster an environment that supports the development of local players and enhances the competitiveness of the Super Eagles.

“I want to say that we have to go back to the basics, the local league. I started from the local league and grew to play overseas.

“We have many players in the local league good enough to vie for shirts in the Super Eagles. What are they playing for if we don’t invite them to the Super Eagles? We must encourage them to get the best out of them.”

“Now, everyone wants to go to Europe because they think that the Nigerian league is not recognized by our people; that is not right.” The former Leicester City player said.