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CHAN Super Eagles: 5 Eligible NPFL Midfielders

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The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation recently approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Salisu Yusuf as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles B (otherwise known as CHAN team) as well as the U23 (Olympics) team.

The reappointment, which was announced last week in a statement by the NFF, means that Yusuf will be responsible for the country’s team of domestic-based players, also known as the CHAN [African Nations Championship] team.

The Nigeria Home Based Super Eagles are majorly comprises of players plying their trade in the local Scene who participates in the Prestigious CHAN, a CAF organized tourney designed for home based National team.

As the CAF CHAN qualifiers series draws near, here are (5) exceptional, consistent and outstanding players who deserves a place in the Nigeria Super Eagles home based team. competition.

1. Daniel Wotlai (Abia Warriors)
Wotlai has seriously risen to prominence after an outstanding performance in his debut season in the Nigeria Professional Football League with Umuahia based outfit, Abia Warrior.

Wotlai’s ball rentention, eyes for goals, pocket spaces and his clincial tackles are the outstanding qualities of the utility Abia Warriors player which can be helpful to the Nigeria Super Eagles CHAN Team

2. Seth Mayi (Akwa United)
The Petit central midfielder played a pivotal role to the crowning of Akwa United as Ñigeria professional football league champions during the 2020/2021 season

Seth ability confront defenders and shot at goal as Central midfielder list him as one player every team deserves to have in their camp.

3. Kelechi Chimezie (Gombe United)
The Workaholic defensive midfielder since joining Gombe United from Heartland is yet to miss a match in the current campaign as of Matchday (22).

Kelechi ability to always provide an adequate shield for the backline makes him one of the best defensive midfielder in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

4. Aniekeme Okon (Kano Pillars)
The former Nigeria U20 playmaker qualities has never been in doubt, little wonder he has been described as the future of the Nigeria Senior National team.

The Petit midfielder who still functions from the wings is no doubt a top quality player who player who is worth having in a team.

5. Kalu Nweke (Abia Warriors)
Arguably one of the most skillful Midfielders in the Nigeria topflight league.

Nwekes ability to hold on play, detect the game pace and eye for goals makes him one one of the most complete midfielders in the Nigeria topflight league.

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NPFL REVIEW: Rangers United Defeats Heartland As Bayelsa United Stun Lobi Stars At Home

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Actions resumed in the Nigeria top-flight league with many goals and exciting moments witnessed in all the Matchday 27 played across venues.

Journalist, Nwosu ‘Chygoz’ Chigozie takes us through a review on how things paned out on Matchday 27 in the Nigeria professional league.

1. Heartland vs Rangers (1-2)

The Flying Antelopes completed a double over its oriental brothers in an oriental derby as the Enugu based side clinched a 1-2 win away from home to topple league leaders, Lobi Stars.

2. Katsina United vs Ábíá Warriors (2-1)

A dramatic fixture it was at the Dikko Stadium in Katsina as Ábíá Warriors failed to get all points at stake after drawing the first blood in the game.

3. Remo Stars vs Bendel Insurance (2-0)

The Sky Blue stars left it late to secure a 2-0 win over Bendel Insurance in Ikenne.

4. Kwara United vs Enyimba (2-1)

Kwara United relied on Emmanuel Ogbole brace to secure an important home win against League defending champions, Enyimba International.

5. Lobi Stars vs Bayelsa United (1-1)

Bayelsa United denied Lobi Stars the right to occupy and stretch it’s lead on top of the summit as they held the League Leaders to a 1-1 draw in Nassarawa.

6. Plateau United vs Akwa United (1-2)

Struggling ‘Promise Keepers’ spoilt the party of Jos side, Plateau United as they condemned them to a defeat right in front of it’s fans.

7. Doma United vs Gombe United (1-1)

Visiting Gombe United compounded the woes of Doma United as they share all points at stake in it’s local derby.

8. Kano Pillars vs Sporting Lagos (1-0)

Umar Mustapha was the hero for Kano Pillars as his solitary strike was all the team needed for a win at home.

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Lawal Kehinde: Highly Rated Nigerian Youngster Stunning Goal Earns Bayelsa United Draw At Lobi Stars

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Highly rated Nigerian youngster, Kehinde Lawal, was the hero for Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Bayelsa United, as his late strike was all the team needed to cop a point away from against League Leaders, Lobi Stars.

Known for his dashing and exciting style of play, the Bayelsa United ‘Golden Boy’ was as usual handed a starting place in tough test against, Lobi Stars of Markurdi.

After struggling to grind out maximum points against, Kano Pillars on Matchday 26, Kehinde and his Bayelsa United side shifted its focus to Matchday 27 haven been drawn to face Lobi stars away from home.

After suffering a lose in Enugu at the Cathedral on Matchday 26, Lobi Stars returned home hoping to bounce back to winning ways, make up for the lost points when they trade tackles with Bayelsa United on Matchday 27.

First half of the game which ended in a barren draw witnessed the best of football artistry regardless nothing to separate the two side at half Time.

League Leaders and home side, Lobi Stars became the first to break the deadlock in the second half off the efforts of towering defenders, Chinedu Sunday at the 61st minute.

Failing to find a double, Lobi Stars who were found napping got punished at the 71st minute after sensational forward, Lawal Kehinde, made way into the opponents box to pull the strings, drawing the two sides level.

All efforts by Lobi stars to pull a come back proved abortive as Bayelsa United kept it solid to ensure a point on the road.

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Lawal Kehinde: Bayelsa United ‘Golden Boy’ Tips Club To Shock Lobi Stars In Nasarawa

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Bayelsa United sensational youngster, Kehinde Lawal, says they can pull off the strings when Bayelsa United trade tackles with Nigeria Professional Football League top ranking side, Lobi Stars In Nasarawa.

Lawal, who has brought both youth and experience with his dynamic style of play to the Bayelsa United squad shares his optimism ahead of the MatchDay 27 fixture.

“It has been a tough and interesting season for all teams in the NPFL, but this second half of the season has been a challenging one looking at the results week-in-week-out and the trend on the log.

“We showed resilience in our game against Kano Pillars at home and got rewarded with the points.

“Though Bayelsa United may not have had a good run in its last three matches after earning a deserved result in Kano, we hope to rejuvenate our season.

“As we did against Kano Pillars, we have to play the game of our lives in Nasaraw take the chances that come our way and be coordinated as a unit, ” stressed one of Bayelsa United top star.

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