A former Nigerian international, Peterside Idah, has insisted that the feats of Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie in Monday’s CAF awards, is an indication that Nigeria still possesses exceptional talents.
Idal made this known on Tuesday in an interview with Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, where he called for the need to discover and develop more talents at the grassroots level.
Recall that during the event held in Morocco on Monday evening, the duo of Osimhen of the Super Eagles and Oshoala of the Super Falcons were announced as African players of the year (male and female categories). Also, Super Falcons goal-stopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie was crowned the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for 2023.
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However, Idah stated that the trajectory of every one of those players, the structures down came from Nigeria.
“The recognition of Asisat in the female category, Osimhen in the male category, and Chiamaka as Goalkeeper of the Year is an encouraging and positive sign that Nigeria still possesses exceptional talents,” Peterside said in a live interview on on Tuesday.
“The trio’s victory “is like a beacon of light in a previously dark tunnel,” noting that the “national teams have faced challenges in recent months and years.”
“When you look at the trajectory of every one of those players, the structures down came from Nigeria. Asisat played for the local teams, Chiamaka played for the local teams, and now they’re playing in Europe,” Peterside said.
“That’s why it is so important—very vital that the structures must be right.”
“We’ve been hearing structures, but the structure here has to be right at that national level to be able to produce great players,” the former goalie said.
“Look at how they’re doing very well internationally; if we invest more in our grassroots football if we invest more in our FAs, they will begin to chunk these kinds of players, you see.”
“Imagine how many talents we can have; we have great potential in Nigeria. Their success in wearing the green colour symbolises the rich source from which they emanate.”
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