- Nigerian football players are ambitious
- They have become very popular and famous amongst many fans who love football
- Most Nigerian footballers play in major leagues in the world
Nigeria is one of the African countries that produce exceptional and talented players proving their quality on the world platform. The Nigerian team is a three-time champion in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), which puts it in fourth position as the most successful national team in this tournament.
Nigeria’s team is regarded as one powerhouse of African football giants. For many years Nigerian footballers have not been missing in the world of football.
Nigerian football players are ambitious, skilful, and self-driven and have always shone to win trophies, awards and recognition wherever they go. They have become very popular and famous amongst many fans who love football and their personality adds to it all.
Legendary players have been in top football clubs in Africa, Europe and beyond for many years proving they are one of the world leaders in football games. Even today, there are many Nigerian footballers in the major leagues in the world.
1. MUSA AHMED
Musa Ahmed. Photo/Goal.com
Musa Ahmed is one player who has played premier league for Leicester City. He is a very popular person in his country Nigeria and has played for karagumruk top flight in Turkey.
He has the longest-serving player record in the Nigerian national football team, playing for the super eagles for more than 100 matches making him the highest player for the team.
2. KELECHI IHEANACHO
KELECHI IHEANACHO. Photo/Sky Sports
Kelechi Iheanacho is a forward player who signed for Leicester City having won an FA Cup and a community shield. In addition, he also acquired a one-league cup winners medal with MCFC.
He also played for Manchester City and was one of the best in Europe considering that he was an upcoming talent. Previously, he also played for the Nigerian team winning the U17 world cup.
3. RASHIDI YEKINI
Rashidi has played for the Nigeria national football team giving the team a big name and memories of having scored 37 strikes. In 1993, he won the African Footballer of the Year award and later the following year, the Nigerian football team won the AFCON due to his striking energy. Rashidi will always be remembered as one of the best forwards in his playing days.
4. JAY JAY OKOCHA
Jay played as an attacker which helped Nigeria win the AFCON in 1994 and Olympic gold in 1995-1996. He also played for big teams like Hull City, Bolton, Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahçe’s, Paris Saint Germain and many more. The attacker will always be remembered for his hit targets as he could score single-handedly sensational goals.
5. ODION IGHALO
ODION IGHALO. Photo/Sky Sports
Odion at 33 years has been playing as a forward and signed for Manchester United in 2020 which made him a hero in Nigeria. He is currently playing for Saudi Arabia’s team Al-Hilal.
He has played in AFCON and FIFA World Cup. So far, he has made 37 appearances for Super Eagles with a total of 16 goals.
6. VICTOR OSIMHEN
VICTOR OSIMHEN. Photo/Pulse Sports Nigeria
Victor is known for his value in Nigeria. He is said to beat $81.5 million playing for the Italian Serie A-Napoli team. He made four goals in the World Cup qualifiers and ten of the goals came in AFCON qualifiers. These strikes are a result of roughly 22 appearances.
7. SAMSON SIASIA
Samson is a retired Nigerian international player having scored 16 goals in 51 appearances. He is also a winner of the AFCON IN 1994 and FIFA WORLD CUP in the same year. He is a forward with a history of winning the French League 1 with Nantes.
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