Finidi George has made a strong case for the inclusion of players from the domestic league in the Super Eagles by saying he believes that as many as seven such players could be so considered.
He has now added that he believes the NPFL stars can compete favourably in defence and midfield with their Europe-based counterparts.
“We have a lot of good strikers, who are doing well in Europe, week in, week out. So, I believe players from the league can hold their own in midfield and defence,” Finidi said during his media tour.
NFF technical director Augustine Eguavoen has already announced that a percentage of players from the home league will now be involved with the Super Eagles.
Finidi also said he would consider the return of traditional wingers to the Super Eagles.
At the delayed 2023 AFCON, Jose Peseiro played inverted wingers with the fullbacks bombing down the flanks.
